Got induced with a midwife with both pregnancies...one at 42 weeks and the other at 41. Never received pitocin but Foley only. The contractions were very very painful but it was extremely effective for me and put me into active labor within a couple hours each time. Everyone's experience is different but I think not being on pit helped because I could walk around with it and relieve pain positionally
I just had a placental abruption on 8/11 from a foley bulb. I was 41 weeks and agreed to do a foley bulb induction even though I was terrified of it. I was so afraid to get the bulb that I was even crying in the office before the procedure. My doctor told me there was nothing to be afraid of. My doctor inserted the foley and inflated it and I started hemorrhaging right away. There was so much blood. I said goodbye to husband that was in the room with us. The hospital called a code c and rushed me to L&D down the hall. I had to have an emergency c section. Both my baby and I came close to dying. They said it’s extremely rare and they have never seen it happen before. I looked it up online and it appears only 3 cases have been documented.
I had a foley bulb put in during my induction last month...not super comfortable getting it put in, what was most painful for me were the wild and super intense contractions it triggered. I was on all fours throwing up from the contraction pain and i was ready for an epidural but it finally fell out. My active labor contractions that I had later on were more manageable.
Just want to say thank you for sharing that. My daughter who is 2,000 miles away having her first baby. She has her fiance with her. They do not have any family there. She is 37 weeks and because her blood pressure has gone up the doctor decided to induce her. We are texting each other and she is so scared to have this bulb placement. My heart is so tore up to know she will be in pain and there is no voice to help support her. I wish I could be there so bad but the baby's due date wasn't until the end of June. This video has helped me to understand what this induction procedure is. I have had 6 vaginal births and she is my baby. Thank you so much for sharing.
I hated that Balloon so much 😩. I had Hypertension and had to do an induction 21 days before my Daughters due date (April 1). It seemed like forever for them to insert it lol. Talk about awkward. Then when it was inserted it was taped to my leg. I had to get up and keep going the bathroom and it made me feel so uncomfortable. Not to mention I had to get unhooked from monitors too. When they took it out, I don’t know what made me look but I regretted it 😫🤭😂😂. At 6:05 am April 2nd 2023. all of the agony was a thing of the past when I met my Baby Girl. She was 4lbs 15oz 🙏🏽❤️. She was worth it all
I had 5 unsucessful attempts of inserting foley and then I adamantly refused it when my OB insisted to try again. It was a horrible experience for me. Then they finally put me on pitocin drip.
Hi Ashley, Thanks a lot the detailed information you shared. Congratulations for the baby. Recalling everything and sharing it is very courageous. You are a strong women.
Thank you so much!! I’m sorry you had such a bad experience ☹️ Everyone I’ve talked to about the foley balloon has had a similar experience. It’s a shame they don’t have better options.
I just got induced with the balloon. STM. It did not hurt for me. My OB used a speculum to instert the balloon and that was the worst part. I actually did not feel the foley balloon instertion itself or when the OB inflated it. I just had painful contractions right after. I have been doing pelvic floor physio since 18 weeks. I think thats why i have not had problems with the cervical sweeps, cervical checks or this induction.
I was also concerned because one of the videos I saw our listen to send that for steps were involved in putting the bulb in. My first child was pulled out with forceps and it was one of the most painful things I've ever had done to me the doctor had wanted me to have a 6 pound baby but I had almost a 9 lb baby was 19 years old
*I have two inductions behind me, first time I almoust fainted getting the ballon.. But it did not HURT I was just really scared!! With my second it did not hurt at all and I had no problems. So I guess it is different for everyone! I am getting woth my 3rd aswell but don'tknow how yet.*
What least one person said that it didn't hurt that bad I hope my daughter who is 21 doesn't have much pain with it. I'm in Texas and she's in Las Vegas and I am waiting to be able to contact her or have her fiance contact me. It's killing me inside to know that I'm not there for her first birth.
I would talk to your doctor about possible pain management for the foley. As you heard in the video, I had a bad experience with it, but I have heard of other women who thought it was fine! Good luck to you ❤️
I can't understand people who'd make you feel bad for your reasons to be induced. I started a new job (in the U.S.) when I was 33 weeks pregnant. I completely understand you. Also, being pregnant is hard. Some women have elective C-sections just for that reason. So, don't let people make you feel bad about it!
This is super helpful! Im being induced at 39 weeks and was highly considering a Foley balloon. If you don't mind me asking, how dilated were you before they inserted the balloon? Im dilated a couple centimeters already and don't know if that would make it easier.
Omg I'm only young and 38 weeks pregnant I'll be getting induced next week an getting this Foley bulb put in me scares me, only because the amount of nurses I've had at the clinic are really ruff down below lol .. But thank you for a reassurance 💜
As soon as mine was inserted it threw me into full blown labor and two hours later I was sitting backwards on the toilet bc for some reason it helped with the pain of contractions and the nurse pulled it out of me really weird feeling
My wife just got the bulb put in about 2.5hrs ago. Shes laying in bed in pain, but we're not supposed to go back until 7am tomorrow. Is it supposed to be painful the whole time?
Everyone is different, but it was painful the whole time for me. I got an epidural after about 5 hours and that obviously helped. Good luck to you both!
I got one done after days of Cytotec not working or dilating me. So the next step was a cook catheter or a balloon catheter. Same thing. It was the single most awful painful experience. Even worse than my gallbladder attack. Worse than childbirth. I'd push a baby out 10x over before getting the balloon. It was pure torture/suffering. I've never heard myself scream the WAY I did when they did it. The only thought in my head while they were doing it was how can I end my life to end this suffering. I wanted to throw myself out of the window. I'm not suicidal, but the pure torture of this makes u consider things u never did before. My biggest BIGGEST piece of advice to woman who need to get this is to consider getting an epidural BEFORE they do the balloon on you. I WISH I had done one. At the end though and I want people to take away from all this, this, the balloon was the only thing that actually helped dilate me and move my labor forward. So I don't regret getting it. I regret not getting an epidural first.
I am sorry to hear that. I am a nurse and they won't give an epidural unless you are 4 cm dilated already. They want to do this to my daughter..she is 40 weeks today
I'm being induced May 1st, due date may 5th. I decided to be induced because I want to birth naturally and baby is getting too big lol ..I'll be 39 weeks and 4 days may 1st. And my doctor said they might do the balloon..and that's why I'm here... thank you 😊
Maybe my OB was determined to make my birthing experience a nightmare. I am due in december 😊 and i am going to refuse the bulb insuction and go for prostagalandin gel...that is so awesome and worked wonders in my last pregnanacy. Thanks again for sharing your experince.
@@AshleyReavesFit basically just the cervical ripening pill and the bulb and the pitocin that is it. How come they didn't give u pain killers when they inserted it?
5 minutes into the video and still talking about bullshit... the reason why i watched your video is because you are suposed to tell your experience with the balloon induction and all you talked about is bullshit.... explaining what is the balloon induction about ..you should've changed your tittle into DISSCUSING AND EXPLAINING WHAT FOLEY BALOON INDUCTION IS ABOUT
UA-cam has this little function where you can fast-forward the video if you didn't know. She did an great video and explained everything with details. I was looking for a video like this and she definetly did an awesome job!
Got induced with a midwife with both pregnancies...one at 42 weeks and the other at 41. Never received pitocin but Foley only. The contractions were very very painful but it was extremely effective for me and put me into active labor within a couple hours each time. Everyone's experience is different but I think not being on pit helped because I could walk around with it and relieve pain positionally
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I just had a placental abruption on 8/11 from a foley bulb. I was 41 weeks and agreed to do a foley bulb induction even though I was terrified of it. I was so afraid to get the bulb that I was even crying in the office before the procedure. My doctor told me there was nothing to be afraid of. My doctor inserted the foley and inflated it and I started hemorrhaging right away. There was so much blood. I said goodbye to husband that was in the room with us. The hospital called a code c and rushed me to L&D down the hall. I had to have an emergency c section. Both my baby and I came close to dying. They said it’s extremely rare and they have never seen it happen before. I looked it up online and it appears only 3 cases have been documented.
I am so sorry you went through this 😔. The doctors are pressuring my daughter to get a Foley bulb.
I had a foley bulb put in during my induction last month...not super comfortable getting it put in, what was most painful for me were the wild and super intense contractions it triggered. I was on all fours throwing up from the contraction pain and i was ready for an epidural but it finally fell out. My active labor contractions that I had later on were more manageable.
Ugh that’s awful! I’m glad it got better once the foley came out!
Just want to say thank you for sharing that. My daughter who is 2,000 miles away having her first baby. She has her fiance with her. They do not have any family there. She is 37 weeks and because her blood pressure has gone up the doctor decided to induce her. We are texting each other and she is so scared to have this bulb placement. My heart is so tore up to know she will be in pain and there is no voice to help support her. I wish I could be there so bad but the baby's due date wasn't until the end of June. This video has helped me to understand what this induction procedure is. I have had 6 vaginal births and she is my baby. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thank you for your comment and good luck to you and your daughter! I hope her labor and delivery goes as smoothly as possible ❤️
I hated that Balloon so much 😩. I had Hypertension and had to do an induction 21 days before my Daughters due date (April 1). It seemed like forever for them to insert it lol. Talk about awkward. Then when it was inserted it was taped to my leg. I had to get up and keep going the bathroom and it made me feel so uncomfortable. Not to mention I had to get unhooked from monitors too. When they took it out, I don’t know what made me look but I regretted it 😫🤭😂😂. At 6:05 am April 2nd 2023. all of the agony was a thing of the past when I met my Baby Girl. She was 4lbs 15oz 🙏🏽❤️. She was worth it all
I had 5 unsucessful attempts of inserting foley and then I adamantly refused it when my OB insisted to try again. It was a horrible experience for me. Then they finally put me on pitocin drip.
Hi Ashley, Thanks a lot the detailed information you shared. Congratulations for the baby. Recalling everything and sharing it is very courageous. You are a strong women.
Thank you so much!! I’m sorry you had such a bad experience ☹️ Everyone I’ve talked to about the foley balloon has had a similar experience. It’s a shame they don’t have better options.
I just got induced with the balloon. STM. It did not hurt for me. My OB used a speculum to instert the balloon and that was the worst part. I actually did not feel the foley balloon instertion itself or when the OB inflated it. I just had painful contractions right after. I have been doing pelvic floor physio since 18 weeks. I think thats why i have not had problems with the cervical sweeps, cervical checks or this induction.
I was also concerned because one of the videos I saw our listen to send that for steps were involved in putting the bulb in. My first child was pulled out with forceps and it was one of the most painful things I've ever had done to me the doctor had wanted me to have a 6 pound baby but I had almost a 9 lb baby was 19 years old
*I have two inductions behind me, first time I almoust fainted getting the ballon.. But it did not HURT I was just really scared!! With my second it did not hurt at all and I had no problems. So I guess it is different for everyone! I am getting woth my 3rd aswell but don'tknow how yet.*
I’m glad your second experience was much better!! Hope the next one goes the same for you ❤️
@@AshleyReavesFit *Thank you, Only 5-6weeks left! Can't wait♡ -Katarina*
What least one person said that it didn't hurt that bad I hope my daughter who is 21 doesn't have much pain with it. I'm in Texas and she's in Las Vegas and I am waiting to be able to contact her or have her fiance contact me. It's killing me inside to know that I'm not there for her first birth.
Thank you so much Ashley. My daughter is being pressured to get the bulb. She is 40 weeks and her cervix is still closed
You’re welcome! Good luck to her! I hope she has a smooth delivery ❤️
Im so sorry this was your experience! I hope youve had better labors since, if you’ve had more babies
Getting it done in 2 days when I will be 41+3. Pretty scared after reading about it on forums and watching UA-cam videos. Very-very scared now!
At least you’ll know what to expect! I hope yours goes smoothly and is as painless as possible. Good luck to you and your family! 🥰
@@AshleyReavesFit awww, you're so kind! Thank you so much! Fingers crossed 🤞
I am so scared!!! I don’t have any other option for a normal delivery because of a previous c section
I would talk to your doctor about possible pain management for the foley. As you heard in the video, I had a bad experience with it, but I have heard of other women who thought it was fine! Good luck to you ❤️
Me too 😢 I’m in the hospital waiting for induction with balloon
@@shahrbanotarin7920 I hope everything went well ❤️
Thank you for the detailed information and your recommendation on the foley bulb
You’re welcome 😊
I can't understand people who'd make you feel bad for your reasons to be induced. I started a new job (in the U.S.) when I was 33 weeks pregnant. I completely understand you. Also, being pregnant is hard. Some women have elective C-sections just for that reason. So, don't let people make you feel bad about it!
Thank you! I agree. It’s been 3 years now and time is a great healer. ❤️
This is super helpful! Im being induced at 39 weeks and was highly considering a Foley balloon. If you don't mind me asking, how dilated were you before they inserted the balloon? Im dilated a couple centimeters already and don't know if that would make it easier.
I appreciate that! I was about 1-1 1/2 cm dilated before the ballon was inserted.
@@AshleyReavesFit can’t we ask for a pitocin, without inserting the foley balloon? I’m super nervous because I’m gonna have my induction next week
I haven't dilated yet.. cervix is closed..coming Thursday dec 22 doctor going to induce by using foley baloon method...is that going to help?
I am getting induced in 5 or 6 weeks and I feel physically ill thinking about needing this thing 🤢
Not everyone has a bad experience with it, but if you’re concerned, talk to your OB ☺️
Omg I'm only young and 38 weeks pregnant I'll be getting induced next week an getting this Foley bulb put in me scares me, only because the amount of nurses I've had at the clinic are really ruff down below lol ..
But thank you for a reassurance 💜
Good luck!
@@AshleyReavesFit Thank you 💜
Did you end up getting the Foley bulb induction? My OB is considering the same for me and I'm nervous. Any insight/tips would be appreciated.
As soon as mine was inserted it threw me into full blown labor and two hours later I was sitting backwards on the toilet bc for some reason it helped with the pain of contractions and the nurse pulled it out of me really weird feeling
Wow, that’s a crazy experience! Glad it worked for you 😊
My wife just got the bulb put in about 2.5hrs ago. Shes laying in bed in pain, but we're not supposed to go back until 7am tomorrow. Is it supposed to be painful the whole time?
Everyone is different, but it was painful the whole time for me. I got an epidural after about 5 hours and that obviously helped. Good luck to you both!
I got one done after days of Cytotec not working or dilating me. So the next step was a cook catheter or a balloon catheter. Same thing. It was the single most awful painful experience. Even worse than my gallbladder attack. Worse than childbirth. I'd push a baby out 10x over before getting the balloon. It was pure torture/suffering. I've never heard myself scream the WAY I did when they did it. The only thought in my head while they were doing it was how can I end my life to end this suffering. I wanted to throw myself out of the window. I'm not suicidal, but the pure torture of this makes u consider things u never did before. My biggest BIGGEST piece of advice to woman who need to get this is to consider getting an epidural BEFORE they do the balloon on you. I WISH I had done one. At the end though and I want people to take away from all this, this, the balloon was the only thing that actually helped dilate me and move my labor forward. So I don't regret getting it. I regret not getting an epidural first.
Oh my goodness, I am so sorry!! That’s awful!
I am sorry to hear that. I am a nurse and they won't give an epidural unless you are 4 cm dilated already. They want to do this to my daughter..she is 40 weeks today
I'm being induced May 1st, due date may 5th. I decided to be induced because I want to birth naturally and baby is getting too big lol ..I'll be 39 weeks and 4 days may 1st. And my doctor said they might do the balloon..and that's why I'm here... thank you 😊
I hope this was helpful! Good luck to you. I hope your delivery is smooth, quick, and as painless as possible! ❤️
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Thank you for the information! Greetings from the UK!
You’re welcome! And hello 👋🏻
Maybe my OB was determined to make my birthing experience a nightmare. I am due in december 😊 and i am going to refuse the bulb insuction and go for prostagalandin gel...that is so awesome and worked wonders in my last pregnanacy. Thanks again for sharing your experince.
So do you recommend refusing the bulb? I get induced on Tuesday
If it were me, I would refuse it, but everyone has a different experience. Maybe ask your doctor what other options are out there?
@@AshleyReavesFit basically just the cervical ripening pill and the bulb and the pitocin that is it. How come they didn't give u pain killers when they inserted it?
I would say they could use the cervical ripening pill and pitocin and it would probably work great, but I’m definitely not a doctor!
@@AshleyReavesFit ok so u don't recommend the balloon ?
I wouldn’t, but definitely consult your doctor 😊
Thanks for sharing ❤️
Of course ❤️
Worst pain ever 😩don’t recommend!
Totally agree!!
5 minutes into the video and still talking about bullshit... the reason why i watched your video is because you are suposed to tell your experience with the balloon induction and all you talked about is bullshit.... explaining what is the balloon induction about ..you should've changed your tittle into
DISSCUSING AND EXPLAINING WHAT FOLEY BALOON INDUCTION IS ABOUT
I definitely DID talk about my experience, but you’re entitled to your opinion.
Take it easy
UA-cam has this little function where you can fast-forward the video if you didn't know. She did an great video and explained everything with details. I was looking for a video like this and she definetly did an awesome job!
Damn Erika, what's with the agression? No need to write inappropiate words. If you don't like the video, then don't watch it.
The most useless comment, must be those pregnancy hormones hey 🙄