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Bishop Score

by Cathy Parkes June 25, 2021 Updated: December 29, 2021

A Bishop score is used to determine maternal readiness for labor induction based on cervical readiness. A score >8 in a multiparous patient, or >10 in a nulliparous patient indicates readiness for induction.

A Bishop score is used to determine maternal readiness for labor induction based on cervical readiness. A score >8 in a multiparous patient, or >10 in a nulliparous patient indicates readiness for induction.

I WISH my BISHop score would be high enough to induce labor!

Cathy Parkes
Cathy Parkes


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