Transcervical Balloon Catheters in GBS Carriers, Is It Safe? A Randomized Controlled Trial

Inclusion Criteria: * During the study period and in the absence of contraindications, women anticipating induction of labor with unripe cervix will be screened for eligibility. * Inclusion criteria are singleton gestation with confirmed cephalic presentation * Gestational age between 37+0/7 and 41+6/7 weeks' * Intact membranes * Reactive non-stress test and Bishop's score \< 6. Exclusion Criteria: * Women less than 18 years, with multiple gestation pregnancies, pregnancies with major fetal anomalies, vaginal infection, intrauterine fetal death and those who were not candidates for vaginal delivery (placenta previa, non-cephalic presentation, planned cesarean delivery).