Foley bulb induction success/fails

bullybutt

My OB who is going to be out of town this weekend and has made it clear that there is a window during that time that I won't get my VBAC because of the Dr on call during the day, is highly suggesting induction with a foley bulb. She wants to start it today or tomorrow morning at the latest to ensure that she is there to allow me all the chances for a VBAC on her watch. What was your experience with a foley, especially if you VBACd with one?

klynne924

I went in at 40 weeks to be induced with a foley bulb and pitocin in an attempt to VBAC last week. I had the bulb inserted at 9:00 and pitocin started at 9:30. At 1:00 when my doctor removed the bulb, I was dilated 7 cm, going in that morning I was only 1 cm. My contractions were not bad, however they were in my low back and the tension has just eased up as of yesterday. By the time I was checked again at 5:30, I had made no progress since 1:30 and my contractions had basically stopped even on pitocin. I was exhausted (2 hours sleep the night before, up at 3:00 to be at the hospital by 5:00) and was in pain more from having to lay in the hospital bed all day than I was with the contractions themselves. I decided to go for a RCS. Thankfully I did because my delivering doctor said even if I would have made it to 10 cm she would never have made it to the birth canal with the angle of my uterus. All in all, I had high hopes of a successful VBAC once I progressed 6 cm in a matter of a few hours with the bulb. Good luck!

bullybutt

Thank you for sharing your experience.  This is one of my fears with the induction. I don't want to be confined to a bed for my entire labor.  F that!

Tbags83

I was induced with the bulb as well, it took a full 12 to dilate me to 6cm but I was allowed to move around my room as I wanted. They started the pit after the bulb was out. My contractions were also in my low back which was pretty awful tbh. I'm a FTM but I was able to deliver vaginally.

LyndseylovesHugh

Is that the same thing as a balloon catheter? I think so, and if so mine my successful. I had a cervix ripener put in Monday night and by about noon on Tuesday I was dialated enough to have it inserted. Once inserted my contractions started within about half an hour and picked up speed and intensity quickly. After about 4 hours my water broke, it fell out and I was 5 or 6cm and was able to get my epi. By midnight or so (lost track of time) I was dialated 10cm and it was time to push!

bullybutt

Thanks ladies! Looks like I'm going in at the buttcrack of dawn to get this show on the road. Very nervous!

NugsMom

I had a cervical ripener put in and then the Foley bulb, followed by pitocin. It helped me dilate to a 3, but I did not progress after that. I ended up with an emergency c section. I hope you have a good experience. Good luck!

squnkie

bullybutt said:

Thanks ladies! Looks like I'm going in at the buttcrack of dawn to get this show on the road. Very nervous!

I'll be sending T&P your way tomorrow morning! Best of luck to you!

Soon2BMrsN

Good luck! My cousin's wife had a successful VBAC with a foley bulb.

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shamyfowler

Good luck!!  I hope your VBAC is successful!  Keep us posted!

Csltdk

Good luck!

Tbags83

Good luck! I hope you get your VBAC !

huggabunch

I was not a VBAC, but I did have a foley bulb after 2 doses of cytotec. It only took me from 1cm to 3cm with pitocin on board. However I know many people who have had more success with it than I.
Good luck with your VBAC!