🤰 Bishop Score (Cervical Favourability)
UseDescribing cervical status before induction of labour.
StrataBishop 1964 (PMID 14199536): dilation, effacement and station 0–3 each; consistency and position 0–2 each; to…
LimitsNot a diagnosis or disposition decision on its own. · Interpret with history, examination and other tests. · For licensed clinicians; does not replace clinical judgement.
SourceBishop EH. Pelvic scoring for elective induction. Obstet Gynecol 1964;24:266-8. PMID 14199536
This-shift next steps
After scoring: open the scene pack, peer scores, and the matching pathway. Local reference — no HIS write.
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Methodology · worked example, guidelines & full notes
Five items, total 0–13.
When to use
Describing cervical status before induction of labour.
How it works
Dilation, effacement, station 0–3 each + consistency, position 0–2 each; total 0–13.
Key points
- Five items, total 0–13.
- Higher scores mean a more favourable cervix.
- The score is examiner-dependent.
References
Worked calculation
The values below come from this tool's own example placeholders and are computed server-side with the formula shown on this page, so the arithmetic can be checked quickly. It demonstrates how to substitute values only — it is not clinical advice and not a real case.
| Dilation | 1–2 cm (1) |
|---|---|
| Effacement | 40–50% (1) |
| Station | −2 (1) |
| Consistency | Medium (1) |
| Position | Mid (1) |
→Bishop5/13
- Band：≤6
| Dilation | 0 cm (0) |
|---|---|
| Effacement | 0–30% (0) |
| Station | −3 (0) |
| Consistency | Firm (0) |
| Position | Posterior (0) |
→Bishop0/13
- Band：≤6
Verification & sources · governance
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Does Bishop Score (Cervical Favourability) upload patient data? Where is it calculated?
- Calculation runs locally in the browser; inputs and results are not uploaded. For licensed clinicians only; interpret with history, investigations and local protocols — not a diagnosis or prescription.
- How is Bishop Score (Cervical Favourability) calculated in practice? Can you show a worked example?
- Inputs: Dilation 1–2 cm (1), Effacement 40–50% (1), Station −2 (1), Consistency Medium (1), Position Mid (1) → Result: Bishop 5 /13（Band: ≤6） Inputs: Dilation 0 cm (0), Effacement 0–30% (0), Station −3 (0), Consistency Firm (0), Position Posterior (0) → Result: Bishop 0 /13（Band: ≤6）