Randomized Controlled Trial: Induction of Labour of Obese Women With Dinoprostone or Single Balloon Catheter

Randomized Controlled Trial: Single Balloon Catheter Versus Dinoprostone Vaginal Insert for Induction of Labour of Women With a BMI Equal to or Greater Than 30

The purpose of this study is to compare the efficacy of single balloon foley catheters to dinoprostone for the induction of labour of obese women. The investigators suspect that women assigned to the foley group will have a shorter induction to delivery time than women in the dinoprostone group.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Obese (BMI >30 before 20 weeks gestational age)
• Singleton pregnancy
• Vertex presentation
• Bishop Score <6
• Intact membranes
• Gestational age 37+0 to 42+0
• Normal fetal heart tracing on admission for ripening

Exclusion Criteria:

• Induction of labour for intrauterine fetal demise
• Intrauterine growth restriction
• Suspected abruption at the start of induction
• Any contraindication for a vaginal delivery