Question

A 32-year-old at 39 weeks' gestation with an unfavourable cervix requests induction of labour. According to NICE, what is recommended for cervical ripening?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal prostaglandin E2 (dinoprostone)

Answer

Membrane sweep alone

Answer

IV oxytocin infusion

Answer

Oral misoprostol

Answer

Elective Caesarean section

Practice question

A 32-year-old at 39 weeks' gestation with an unfavourable cervix requests induction of labour. According to NICE, what is recommended for cervical ripening?