Bishop Score Calculator for Vaginal Delivery and Induction of Labor
Disclaimer: Diagnosis is usually made clinically. If the score from the calculator indicates that you might be at risk please consider visiting a doctor for further evaluation.
The area of your body that lays at the base of your uterus is called your cervix. As the cervix serves a variety of purposes, its primary function is to serve as the entrance to the uterus. The process of getting ready for the cervix for pregnancy is known as cervical maturing. The cervix becomes softer, thins, and begins to open. Cervical ripening can be achieved naturally, using a cervical balloon, or with medication.
Bishop score is a test used for predicting whether or not labor induction will be successful. Dilation, effacement, position, consistency, and the fetal head’s station in the pelvis are the medical guidelines for the scoring system evaluation. To determine when cervical ripening is necessary, the Bishop score is commonly used during digital cervical checks at the time of induction. This method has been recognized for its ease to use and reliability in predicting vaginal delivery, which assists in reducing the risk of emergency cesarean birth, which has a high rate of morbidity and death for both the mother and the fetus.
Components of the Bishop Score
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- Cervical dilation (in cm).
- Cervical effacement (in percentage).
- Cervical consistency (firm, medium, soft).
- Cervical position (posterior, mid-position, anterior).
- Station of the fetal head relative to the ischial spines.
Some useful information can be gathered using a cervical exam. Some useful information can be gathered using a cervical exam. When deciding if cervical ripening is required before an induction, they might be helpful. They can also be used to determine whether labor progression can be promoted by interventions during labor. You and your clinician can use your Bishop score to determine whether any interventions are necessary.