When attending for induction of labor on delivery suite, an informed consent will be obtained then all women will have a cardiotocogram (CTG) performed initially and will be assessed by vaginal examination and Bishop score recorded at insertion of first slow-release pessary (Propess®10 mg Dinoprostone; CTS, UK), which will be inserted high into the posterior vaginal fornix. Assessment and insertion of pessary will be done by an experienced obstetrician or a senior midwife