THE ROLE OF PROSTAGLANDINS IN LABOR AND DELIVERY

Prostaglandins have developed into an important tool in modem obstetri cs. Although the therapeutic role of prostaglandins in normal labor is limited, prostaglandins of the E and F series are valuable in the man agement of fetal death, cervical ripening, and postpartum uterine aton y. Modifications of naturally occurring prostaglandins have resulted i n greater ease of use and in fewer adverse reactions.