The Success of Labor Induction Based on a Modified BISHOP Score.

The Success of Labor Induction Based on a Modified BISHOP Score Compared to Classic BISHOP Score and Cervical Length in Transvaginal Sonography.

Pregnant women at term will be divided randomly into 3 groups:

1. Gynecological evaluation based on classic BISHOP score.
2. Gynecological evaluation based on a modified BISHOP score.
3. Gynecological evaluation based on cervical length as measured by transvaginal sonography.

After gynecological evaluation, women will undergo induction of labor based on obstetric evaluation according to the group they were part of.

Women presenting to the obstetric emergency room for follow-up for various obstetric/other medical conditions over 37 weeks' gestation that are candidates for labor induction will receive an explanation regarding the study and sign informed consent.

The women will be divided randomly into 3 groups:

1. Gynecological evaluation based on classic BISHOP score.
2. Gynecological evaluation based on a modified BISHOP score.
3. Gynecological evaluation based on cervical length as measured by transvaginal sonography.

After gynecological evaluation, women will undergo induction of labor based on obstetric evaluation according to the group they were part of.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Singleton pregnancies.
• Candidates for vaginal delivery.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Multiple pregnancies.
• Candidates for cesarean section.