What is a Foley catheter induction of labor? And is it painful and can you eat before going to the hospital for the procedure?

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What is a Foley catheter induction of labor?  And is it painful and  can you eat before going to the hospital for the procedure?

Tiffany · Answer

its put into the urethra normally shortly before or after getting an epidural. since you wont be able to feel if u have to pee.

shay😊 · Answer

its supposed too help with dilation, and with inducing labor. brings on contractions.

Eternity · Answer

I've never heard of that.  What is it?

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