Comparative Evaluation of Oral Misoprostol, Vaginal Misoprostol and Intracervical Folley's Catheter for Induction of Labour at Term

The present study was undertaken to compare the safety and efficacy of intra-vaginal misoprostol, oral misoprostol and intra cervical catheter balloon for induction of labour at term in terms of interval from induction to birth, mode of delivery, maternal complication, neonatal outcome and to find out failure rate in induction of labour in all the group. Each of the three groups were allotted 30 pregnant women at term who were considered for induction of labor. The observations were made with regard to induction delivery interval, mode of delivery, any complications, APGAR score & failure of induction. Mean induction delivery interval was shortest (10:35 hrs) in vaginal misoprostol group with increased LSCS rate in Oral Misoprostol & Foley's Catheter group. Also failure of induction was not to be seen in vaginal misoprostol group. Vaginal Misoprostol for induction of labour appears to be safe & effective method with least complications.