The study compares two rhythms of administration of prostaglandin vaginal gels for cervical priming before induction of labor in term patients. In our institution, prostaglandin gels are given for a maximum of three times, with induction by oxytocin and amniotomy the day after the last gel whatever Bishop score has been obtained. This management results in some patient spending four days in hospital before delivery. The aim of the study is to compare our classical management scheme with a reduced interval between to gels, of 12h instead of 24 h. The primary outcome will be the time elapsed between the first prostaglandin gel and delivery. Tolerance of both management patterns will also be evaluated through a satisfaction survey.
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Time between gel administration and delivery
Timeframe: At inclusion (Day 0)
Time between gel administration and delivery
Timeframe: At 12 hours or 24 hours (after each gel administration)
Time between gel administration and delivery
Timeframe: Time 0 after the childbirth
Time between gel administration and delivery
Timeframe: Until 5 days postpartum (during in-hospital postpartum period)