PIP: In April 1966, a program of information, education, and family planning services for pregnant women was started in 19 cities in 14 countries under the auspices of the Population Council. 122 establishments and 600,000 women were involved by January 1971. Numerous surveys show that in underdeveloped communities over one-half of urban women want to prevent new births; in rural areas such desire re mains latent as a result of the insufficiency or absence of services. Public maternity clinics play a very useful role. After one year of operation, out of 100,000 participants, approximately 51% selected IUDs, 16% oral contraceptives, 10% sterilization and 13% other methods. The frequency of pregnancies was similar to that found in usual cases of IUD insertion. Participants are younger and have fewer children than women attending regular clinics; after 12 months, 10% is still using the initial method. The continuation rate is higher when IUDs are used. Results were generally encouraging and surveys showed that the women con cerned and the public were satisfied. At the end of the experimental stage, the Council withdrew support from the program, although it urged its adoption where appropriate.