Table 1 Accepted Indications for Labor Induction

Late-term pregnancy (> 41 weeks 0 days of gestation)

Severe fetal growth restriction (fetus not growing, < 5%)

Rupture of membranes without labor

Severe pre-eclampsia (hypertension of pregnancy)

Chorio-amnionitis (amniotic fluid infection)

Failed antenatal testing (possible fetal compromise)

Significant oligohydramnios (AFI < 6)