The purpose of labour induction is achieving childbirth through the stimulation of uterine contractions. About 20-30% of all pregnancies require labour induction. (1) Studies have been conducted for many years to develop new methods for cervical ripening and induction of labour. The importance of favourable cervical status has been known for about 70 years. According to the literature, 22-24% of inductions of labour when cervical status is unfavourable end in caesarean deliveries. (2) Labour induction is difficult and time-consuming with an unripe cervix, resulting in increased caesarean section and instrumental delivery rates and contributing to morbidity and mortality among mothers and infants.
