The aim of this study is to investigate of the effects of Isosorbide mononitrate, laminaria and trans-cervical catheter on cervical ripening and terminating term pregnancy. Inclusion criteria included included the following: the Women with term pregnancy that are candidates for induction of labor, Bishop score is less than 4, Presentation of fetus is to be vertex and Nulliparous women. Exclusion criteria included the following: Having a spontaneous contraction and Rupture of membranes.The study population included of all nulliparous pregnant women with term pregnancy who will be referred for termination of pregnancy to the Kowsar hospital. Sample size would be 25 patients in each group.
In Isosorbide mononitrate, 40 mg of this drug as Tablets will insert to the mother's vagina in Posterior Fornix. The dose can be repeated up to 3 times every 4 hours. The second and third doses, if Bishop is less than 4 per examination will be repeated every 4 hours. Administration of oxytocin immediately after preparation of the cervix or no response to procedures will be performed after 24 hours. In the trans-cervical catheter group, a Foley catheter will be used. Catheter through the cervix will be inserted into the internal orifice of the cervix and balloon with 30 cc of air will be filled. In Laminaria group, first, the maternal vagina will be cleaned with Bethadine. After the speculum inserted, the anterior lip of the cervix will be taken with tenaculum and laminaria will be taken down depending on the size of the cervix so that its tip has been diced near the internal opening of the cervix.
the time between the onset of amniotomy or oxytocin administration to active phase; duration of first stage of labor; duration of the second stage of labor; duration of the third stage of labor; maternal complications (overstimulation of the uterus, postpartum hemorrhage, genital tract lacerations, headaches, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness); mode of delivery; neonatal outcomes (Apgar score at first and fifth minutes, sex and birth weight, hospitalization of neonate in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) will be measured.