Abstract:Background: Being one of the most common indications of labor induction, postdate pregnancy can lead to serious maternal and fetal complications. In this study we aimed to compare vaginal misoprostol with intracervical Foley catheter (FC) for cervical ripening in postdate primigravid women. Methods: This randomized clinical trial included 120 primigravid women aged 18-35 years with singleton and postdate pregnancies and Bishop score ≤4. Participants were randomized into two equal groups. The first group rece… Show more
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