Foley vs Propess for Induction of Labor in Women With Term PROM : Mode of Delivery, Maternal and Fetal Outcomes

Foley Catheter Versus Prostaglandin E2 (Propess) Inserts for Induction of Labor in Women With Term Premature Rupture Of Membranes : Mode of Delivery and Maternal and Fetal Outcomes

Premature rupture of membranes at term is a rupture that occurs at term (>37SA) before the start of labor. It complicates 5 to 10% of pregnancies and 6 to 22% of term pregnancies.

Althought some studies support efficacy of the Foley catheter for cervical ripening at term in induction of labor with intact membranes, it has not been well studied in women with premature rupture of membranes at term.

The aim of this retrospective study at the Montpellier University Hospital is to evaluate the effect of the Foley catheter compared to Propess in women with premature rupture of membranes at term, on the induction of labor and the maternal and fetal complications.

Inclusion criteria:

• Singleton Pregnancy >37 weeks of gestation
• Premature Rupture Of Membranes
• Cephalic presentation
• Unfavorable cervix (BISHOP <7)
• No contraindication of induction methods

Exclusion criteria:

• Multiple gestation
• PROM with spontaneous labor
• Induction of labor with both methods
• Previous cesarean section
• Unexplained metrorrhagia / Placenta praaevia
• Suspected intraamniotic infection
• Herpes simplex virus
• Human immunodeficiency virus
• Any contraindication to vaginal delivery
• Latex allergy