Comparison of dinoprostone slow-release vaginal insert with intracervical Foley catheter in cervical ripening for induction of labour: a prospective observational study

Background: Cervical ripening prior to induction of labour is crucial as unfavorable cervix with poor Bishop’s score can lead caesarean section. Two most widely used methods are vaginal dinoprostone and intracervical Foley catheter. Studies conducted worldwide determine the efficacy safety these provided no consensus regarding superiority. Thereby, present study aims compare two for successful cervical during labour.Methods: In this prospective observational study, all antenatal women admitted satisfying inclusion criteria were enrolled. Women in group A induced slow-release insert those B Sample size was 72 each group. Both groups followed till delivery assessed improvement score, active phase duration, time, use other agents, mode delivery, incidence hyperstimulation neonatal outcomes.Results: Induction duration time statistically shorter than Improvement indication LSCS not significant. Uterine significantly higher Dinoprostone Neonatal outcomes similar.Conclusions: resulted better re assessment, reduced need second agent, when compared catheter so be effectively ripening.