Bishop Score
Assessment of Cervical Maturity
The Bishop Score assesses cervical maturity based on five factors to predict the likelihood of successful labor induction. Select an option for each criterion to calculate the total score.
Year Created: 1955
Authors: Dr. Edward H. Bishop
Area Employed: Maternity and Obstetric Centers
Criteria Evaluated: Dilation, Effacement, Consistency, Cervical Position, and Fetal Station
Who uses it?: Obstetricians, midwives, and obstetric nurses
References:
- Nicholas, B. A.; Pittenger, P. K. A practical application of the Bishop score. National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), 2018.
- Bishop EH. Pelvic scoring for elective induction. Obstet Gynecol. 1964 Aug;24:266-8.