Question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 41 weeks is advised about induction of labour. Which method is typically used first to induce labour in a woman with an unfavorable cervix?

Accepted Answer

Prostaglandin (PGE2) vaginal gel or pessary

Answer

IV oxytocin infusion alone

Answer

Artificial rupture of membranes (ARM)

Answer

Foley catheter insertion into cervix

Answer

Sweeping of membranes at 42 weeks

Practice question

A 30-year-old pregnant woman at 41 weeks is advised about induction of labour. Which method is typically used first to induce labour in a woman with an unfavorable cervix?