How to Start an Induction

Cervical rightening is when we prime the cervix aiming to soften and dilate it. Other ways that we can write in the cervix include with prostaglandins. There are also mechanical means of writing the cervix so using things like a cooks catheter. Some centers outside of Australia will use servidal in women who've ruptured their membranes, but generally my experience in Australia would generally use an oxytocin drip to get things going.