A Trial of Prostaglandin E2 Tablets Versus Foley Catheter for Labor Induction

Cervical Ripening at Term With Prostaglandin E2 Tablets Versus Foley Catheter: a Randomized Controlled Trial

A randomized controlled trial comparing labor induction with vaginal PGE2 tablets and foley catheter for cervical ripening.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Singleton term pregnancies (>37 weeks), vertex presentation
• Intact membranes
• Low Bishop score (<7)
• First, second or third delivery
• Medical indication for induction
• Viable fetus

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contraindication for vaginal delivery, for PGE2 or foley catheter
• Gestational age<37 weeks, premature rupture of membranes, fetal or uterine malformations, previous cesarean section, uncertain dating, unwilling to participate in trial