Bishop Score

A Bishop Score is used to determine your body’s readiness for birth.

This system, developed by Dr. Bishop in 1964 evaluates: 1) the position of the cervix
as it relates to the vagina (birth canal), 2) cervical consistency, 3) dilation, 4)
effacement and 5) station of the baby.

The higher the score, the more ready the cervix and body are for labor. A score of 6-7
is associated with a higher likelihood of successful induction.

Bishop Score Chart:

Critera Score
0 1 2 3

Dilation (cms) 0 1-2 3-4 5-6

How open is the cervix?

Effacement (%) 0-30 40-50 60-70 80+

How thin is the cervix?

Consistency Firm Medium Soft —

How firm is the cervix?

Position
Where is the cervix in relation to Posterior Mid Anterior —
the birth canal?

Station -3 -2 -1 +1, +2
Where is the baby in the pelvis?

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