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Abstract
Today induction of labor is a common procedure. At the University of Pennsylvania Hospital from 1950 to 1965, obstetricians electively induced labor in 5,034 of 37,380 deliveries. Ninety-six percent of the women delivered before 10 hours. Only one newborn died in utero, and eight died in the neonatal period. Elective induction is safe, and when done properly, benefits mother, infant and obstetrician.