What is a Foley Catheter?

A lot of people have heard of Pitocin, but far less have heard of another induction method: the Foley catheter. The midwives talk about what it is, what it does, and why some people choose this less-known induction method at the hospital.

Key Takeaways

• Far fewer people have heard of the Foley catheter than of Pitocin, though both are induction methods.
• The midwives explain what a Foley catheter is and what it does.
• They discuss why some people choose this lesser-known induction method at the hospital.