A cervical ripening balloon catheter is an induction method used to soften and open your cervix (neck of your womb) to help start labour. The procedure involves a midwife inserting a catheter (a soft silicone tube) into your cervix during a vaginal examination. The catheter has a small balloon at the end of it, which is filled with a sterile saline (salt water solution) and is left in place for up to 24 hours. #Childbirth #Birth #Mom #Baby #Pregnancy | Pregnant Life