ASSESSING OUTCOMES AFTER INDUCTION OF LABOUR FOR PREMATURE RUPTURE OF MEMBRANES: NORMAL VAGINAL DELIVERY VS LSCS

Premature rupture of membranes (PROM) refers to the spontaneous rupture of the amniotic sac before the onset of labor, which occurs in about 3-10% of pregnancies. It can lead to complications such as infection, placental abruption, and fetal distress if not managed appropriately. When PROM occurs preterm (before 37 weeks), it is referred to as preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). In cases of PROM, labor is typically induced to reduce the risk of infection, especially after 34 weeks of gestation (1). The method of delivery, whether normal vaginal delivery or lower segment cesarean section (LSCS), remains a crucial decision point, as it inuences maternal and fetal outcomes (2).