Vaginal Misoprostol and Foley Catheter for Induction of Labor

Sequential Versus Concurrent Use of Vaginal Misoprostol Plus Foley Catheter for Induction of Labor

to compare between sequential and concurrent use of vaginal misopristol plus foleys catheter for induction of labor

two groups of patients who are eligible for labor induction were randomized to either sequential use of vaginal misopristol plus foleys catheter or concurrent use of vaginal misopristol plus foleys catheter.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Indication for labour induction Term pregnancy with alive fetus Bishop score less than five

Exclusion Criteria:

• Age less than 18 years Previous uterine scar Nonvertex presentation Non-reassuring fetal status Fetal anomalies Fetal growth restriction Genital bleeding Tumors, malformations and/or ulcers of vulva, perineum or vagina