The Impact of Transvaginal Sonography in Different Positions on the Course of Labor and the Success of Induction of Labor

Objective: Aim of the multi-center study is to examine the relation between cervical length (CL) and funneling width (FW) in different positions around term and the impact on the course of labor or induction in comparison wuth the Bishop-score. Methods: In up to now more than 120 pregnancies, TVS in both positions was performed during the last weeks of pregnancies. In addition, TVS in both positions was performed before induction of labor in more than 100 pregnancies. The Bishop score was determined by a second investigator who was blinded for TVS results. Fetal position and weight were determined by ultrasound.…