Outcomes of labor induction in primiparous women with unfavorable cervical status at gestational week 41 and beyond. Does the Bishop score matter?

Induction of labor in healthy primiparous with a BS of 0-3 at or beyond 41 weeks is associated with an increased risk of emergency cesarean section and negative childbirth experience. These findings underscore the clinical importance of various degrees of cervical ripeness before induction.