Induction of labour involving an amniotomy: Waiting compared to immediate oxytocin.

During induction of labour (IOL), the optimal timing of oxytocin following amniotomy is unknown, with limited data to guide decision-making. This study aimed to see whether a 2-h delay after amniotomy before starting oxytocin during IOL reduced the use of oxytocin as well as other positive or negative impact. A propensity-score-matched cohort study assessed the maternal, neonatal and process outcomes of 1168 women (584 per group) comparing immediate oxytocin to a 2-h delay ('wait') after amniotomy.