noun
planned delivery; induced labor
Medical term for a delivery that is scheduled or medically initiated, as opposed to spontaneous labor. Covers both elective and medically indicated inductions.
計画出産で、陣痛促進剤を使って出産しました。
I had a planned delivery and gave birth using labor-inducing drugs.
医師と相談して計画出産の日程を決めた。
I decided on the date for the planned delivery after consulting with my doctor.
Compound of 計画 (plan) and 出産 (childbirth). The term is a modern medical coinage reflecting the concept of a planned or scheduled delivery.