Table 2 Characteristics of the labour induction
From: Management of Foley catheter induction among nulliparous women: a retrospective study
n | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
Bishop score ≤ 3 at start of IOL | 209 | 47.9 |
Time the Foley catheter was retained, median (range) | 666 | (1–1647) |
Spontaneous rupture of the membranes | 25 | 5.8 |
Spontaneous contractions before balloon expulsion | 60 | 13.9 |
Oxytocin administration | 402 | 93.1 |
Oxytocin needed for induction | 188 | 46.7 |
Early epidural analgesiaa | 15 | 3.5 |
Primary inertiab | 15 | 3.5 |