Easily calculate the Bishop Score to evaluate cervical readiness for labor induction. This vital tool helps medical professionals and expectant parents understand the likelihood of a successful vaginal delivery based on five key cervical factors: dilation, effacement, station, consistency, and position.
Formula:
The Bishop Score is a sum of points (typically 0-3 for each criterion) based on five clinical assessments of the cervix:
- Cervical Dilation (cm)
- Cervical Effacement (%)
- Fetal Station (relation to ischial spines)
- Cervical Consistency (firmness)
- Cervical Position (orientation)
The formula is simply:
Bishop Score = Dilation + Effacement + Station + Consistency + Position