Bishop Score: Assessing Cervical Readiness for Induction of Labor
The Bishop Score predicts induction success by assessing cervical ripeness via 5 parameters: dilation, effacement, station, consistency, and position (total 0–13). Scores ≥8 indicate a favorable cervix (80–90% success), while ≤6 indicates an unfavorable cervix requiring ripening. Essential for planning induction, epidural timing, and anticipating obstetric outcomes.
