 Potentially eligible patients will be identified by their obstetrician or midwife, based on the need for induction of labour. Once the decision to induce labour is made, women will be approached to participate in the trial and will be given a patient information leaflet PIL enclosed in the induction admission letter. Patients wishing to enter the trial will be confirmed for eligibility by an obstetrician. Prior to patients undertaking any trial-related procedures, informed consent will be obtained. 