Induction of labor as a planned program

Induction of labor near term in selected cases to procure a vaginal delivery of a selected time. The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi 1995 - 1996. Labor induced after ripening of the cervix with Folly's catheter, Prostine vaginal Pessary. Labor pains initiated with Prostaglandins, ARM syntocinon infusion or both. Vaginal/abdominal delivery with due safety to mother and child. Vaginal deliveries obtained in 89.2% cases, 10.8% cesarean section rate, no maternal or fetal mortality