Does a combined Foley catheter and vaginal misoprostol induction of labor shorten the time to delivery?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18760564
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Abstract

The evidence suggests that combining a Foley catheter with misoprostol generally shortens the time to delivery compared to using misoprostol alone, with benefits seen in terms of increased likelihood of vaginal delivery within 24 hours and reduced need for additional doses.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Reproductive Health and Contraception Maternal and fetal healthcare

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
24 February 2026
Language
EN