Induction of labor with prostaglandin F 2 alpha in diabetes mellitus

: At 15 diabetic patients of the 36. to 40. week of pregnancy labour was induced by Prostaglandin F2alpha-infusion. The sure effect on uterus activity is characterized by prompt dilatation of the cervix. A disadvangeous influence could not be observed on blood circulation and digestive system both of the diabetic patient and fetus respectively newborn.