Induction of labour in an out patient setting?

Induction of labour (IOL) is carried out in women with intact membranes as well as in women with pre labour rupture of membranes (PLROM), if continuing the pregnancy is considered dangerous to the fetus or to the mother or to both, and there is no contraindication for a vaginal delivery. There are well known absolute and relative contraindications for IOL, and IOL should not be carried out if it is considered dangerous to the mother, to the fetus or to both.