The primary outcome measure will be the time interval from start of induction to delivery. Other outcome measures will be number of doses of medication required, oxytocin requirements, and route of delivery. The number of patients admitted to labor and delivery in active labor will also be assessed as will interval changes in Bishop's score after application of medication. Also intrapartum complications including uterine hyperstimulation, fetal distress and excessive bleeding at the time of delivery will be compared, as will adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, e.g., development of endometritis or admission to the NICU respectively.