INDUCTION OF LABOR AND ITS FETOMATERNAL OUTCOME

Induction of labor is opted for benefits expeditious delivery to outweigh the risks continuing pregnancy. Aims and Objectives: To study indications methods induction & correlate Feto-Maternal outcome. Materials Methods: The present was conducted on 150 pregnant women. It a prospective observational study, from April 2021 September 2021. Patient details with Indication, examination, pre-induction Modified Bishops score, Partogram, were noted women results analyzed. Electronic fetal heart rate monitoring done in all except Intra-uterine Fetal Demise (IUFD) cases. Methods used Dinoprostone, misoprostol, mechanical dilatation using foleys catheter single or combination each other. SPSS version 23.0 statistical analysis, significance set as p<0.05. Result: Common Past-dated pregnancy, followed by Gestational- Hypertensive disorders, Oligoamnios, Pre-labor rupture membranes respectively. Among mothers, 113(75.3%) delivered vaginally 37(24.6%) underwent LSCS. Dinoprostone gel dominant method used. Mechanical had better outcome less failed induction. 4 mothers this diagnosed IUFD induced Dilatation vaginally. NICU admissions required 21.7%, 25%, 22% who Misoprostol Conclusion: Most common indication Past dated alone. Perinatal Morbidity more Misoprostol. No maternal mortality.