Trends in the Methods of Induction of Labour: Where We Stand

Abstract Induction of labour (IOL) has become more common throughout recent years x. In Saudi Arabia, IOL is achieved by Prostin, Propess which are cervical PGE2 or mechanical induction via foley’s catheter balloon. The method of induction is decided by the physician and patient after counselling and is tailored to each case. This paper will analyse the trends and outcomes in the above mentioned methods of IOL. Numbers of inductions and their outcomes were followed over 84 days in our tertiary centre with average of 6 inductions per day. The data yielded Prostin to be superior to other agents of induction with the highest number of successful inductions of labour and least number of Caesarean sections.