90% failure rate for inductions on unripe cervix Came accross this article on the benefits of allowing labour to start naturally and was horrified to find that "If your cervix is not ripe (dilated and thinned out) prior to an attempted induction of labor you have up to a 90% failure rate for your induction which usually translates to you getting a [cesarean section].” The NICE and WHO guide line put a normal pregnancy as 37-42 weeks gestation, so if you are less than 42 weeks you are not actually overdue. Its just not worth risking yourself and your baby just to stick to dates is it. Think very carefully before accepting induction.

The unripe cervix and its management for labour induction.