Midwife-led care for the induction of labour with a Foley catheter and subsequent amniotomy is associated with equivalent maternal outcomes but worse neonatal outcomes
Commentary on: Velthuijs ELM, Jacod BC, Videler-Sinke L, et al . Outcome of induction of labour at 41 weeks with Foley catheter in midwifery-led care. Midwifery 2024 Aug;135:104026. doi: 10.1016/j.midw.2024.104026. Epub 9 May 2024. PMID: 38781793. ### Implications for practice and research Although care for low-risk births in the Netherlands is primarily conducted by midwives, the use of consultant-led care has been increasing for a variety of indications, leading to a high patient burden for consultants. The induction of labour (IOL) of late-term pregnancies has historically been an indication for consultant-led care. This study …
