🤰 Bishop Score (Cervical Favourability)
Assess cervical readiness for labour induction with the Bishop score.
Bishop Score (Cervical Favourability)
Dilation
Effacement
Station
Consistency
Position
When to use
Predict success of induction and need for cervical ripening.
How it works
Points for dilation, effacement, station, consistency and position. ≥ 8 favourable; ≤ 6 often needs ripening.
Key points
- Higher scores predict successful vaginal delivery.
- Low scores prompt cervical ripening agents.
- Station and dilation carry the most weight.
References
Decision support for licensed clinicians only; not a substitute for clinical judgement, diagnosis or local protocols.