Published data confirm the safety and efficacy of intravaginal misoprostol as an agent for cervical ripening and labor induction.

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Intravaginal misoprostol and the dinoprostone vaginal insert appear to be safe agents for cervical ripening and labor induction. However, misoprostol is less expensive and more effective than the dinoprostone vaginal insert.

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Carbohydrate intolerance appears to be an independent risk factor for group B streptococcus colonization during pregnancy.