Nipple stimulation with balloon for labor induction
Part of Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This study tests whether combining nipple stimulation with a small balloon placed in the cervix helps start labor more effectively in pregnant women who need to be induced. It may offer a non-medication option to ripen the cervix and begin contractions.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are pregnant with one baby
- You are between 37 and 42 weeks pregnant
- Your baby is head-down
- Your water has not broken yet
- You have a medical reason to be induced
- You have not had a cesarean or uterine surgery before
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