Question

A 29-year-old woman at 39 weeks gestation is scheduled for induction of labour due to post-dates. Which agent is commonly used first-line for cervical ripening in the UK?

Accepted Answer

Vaginal prostaglandin E2 (dinoprostone) pessary

Answer

Intravenous oxytocin

Answer

Oral misoprostol

Answer

Foley catheter insertion

Answer

Membrane sweep only

Practice question

A 29-year-old woman at 39 weeks gestation is scheduled for induction of labour due to post-dates. Which agent is commonly used first-line for cervical ripening in the UK?