We would like to thank Schroll and Krebs for their comments on our manuscript.1 Delivery mode in breech-presenting fetuses will continue be discussed. An expert group from the Norwegian Center of Medical Method Evaluation reviewed literature 2003 concluded that vaginal delivery could advised provided there is a qualified selection, careful birth monitoring presence personnel.2 presented results...

Induction of labor is common in obstetric practice. According to the most current studies, the rate varies from 9.5 to 33.7 percent of all pregnancies annually. In the absence of a ripe or favorable cervix, a successful vaginal birth is less likely. Therefore, cervical ripening or preparedness for induction should be assessed before a regimen is selected. Assessment is accomplished by calculati...

hile the overwhelming majority of pregnancies terminate safely, in some instances, however, early termination of pregnancy becomes desirable. Termination of pregnancy by medical or surgical methods, especially in the presence of unfavorable cervix may lead to additional difficulties and complications. Cervical ripening, before induction of labor, is needed to increase the success of labor induc...