Which of the following is NOT a non-medical induction method?

• A. Balloon dilators
• B. Walking/movement
• C. Intercourse
• D. Nipple stimulation

Answer: (A)

Non-medical induction methods are natural approaches to stimulate labor that don’t rely on devices or medications. Walking or moving around can help labor begin by gravity and pelvic changes, intercourse may help by cervical stimulation and prostaglandins in semen, and nipple stimulation can trigger the body’s oxytocin release to encourage contractions. Balloon dilators, however, are a mechanical method that a clinician places to physically dilate the cervix, requiring medical intervention and supervision. Because of that, they are considered a medical induction method, not a non-medical one.