A Randomized Controlled Trial of Sequential Versus Simultaneous Use of Foley Balloon and oxytocin for Induction of Labor in Nulliparous pregnant women

INTERVENTION: Sequential use of cervical Foley catheter and Oxytocin Simultaneous use of Cervical Foley catheter and Oxytocin CONDITION: ; Pregnancy and Childbirth ; Maternal health ‐ Induction of labor Maternal health ‐ Induction of labor Pregnancy and Childbirth PRIMARY OUTCOME: Induction to delivery time SECONDARY OUTCOME: cesarean delivery rate, rates of chorioamnionitis, estimated blood loss, rates of postpartum hemorrhage and a composite neonatal outcome INCLUSION CRITERIA: Nulliparous women 28 weeks¿ gestational age; with a live, non‐anomalous singleton fetus in vertex presentation; with an initial cervical dilation <3 cm; who were admitted for induction of labor for indications determined by their primary provider; and in whom cervical ripening with Foley balloon was planned are eligible for enrollment.