Bishop Score

Bishop Score

Also called  “Cervix Score”

It is a prelabor scoring system


Bishop Score is a standardized system used to evaluate and predict which women will successfully deliver with induction.

Why it is done

  • To assist in predicting whether induction of labour will be required


Interpretation

    • Score of 5 or Less : Labour is unlikely to start without induction (Induction is required)
    • Score of 9 or More : Labour will start spontaneously