[Experiences on the effectivity of prostaglandin F2alpha during labor after insufficient effect of oxytocin].

A report is given about the efficacy of prostaglandin F2alpha for induction of labour after inefficient application of oxytocininfusion. In all cases induction of labour was indicated or labour should be supported. 80 of the 104 women with weak labour finally delivered on vaginal way. Only 9 of 24 caesarean sections were performed by reason of weak labour in spite of application of prostaglandin F2alpha. There was no influence on the state of the newborns, this was the result of postnatal judgment by Apgar-score.