We use the Bishop score to predict the likelihood of a woman entering labor naturally.
There are 5 components, including: Dilation, Effacement, Consistency, cervical Position, and Fetal Station.
-Dilation is how open the cervix is in centimeters.
-Effacement is the shortening/ thinning of the cervix.
-Station is the position of the baby's head relative to the bony projections of the lower pelvis called the ischial spines.
-Consistency is the texture of the cervix on examination. This ranges from soft, medium to firm.
-Cervical position refers to the position of the cervix relative to the fetal head.
-If the Bishop score is 8 or greater the chances of having a vaginal delivery are good and the cervix is said to be favorable
-If the Bishop score is 6 or less the chances of having a vaginal delivery are low and the cervix is said to be unfavorable
Author
Dr. Mia Mowzoon, MD
Dr. Mia Mowzoon is an OB/GYN at North Scottsdale Women's Health. She practices obstetrics and delivers her patients at Honor Health Shea. Known as "Dr Mia" to her patients, she is focused on creating the best possible birthing experience for new mothers. She also specializes in the most up-to-date, minimally invasive surgical techniques.
Dr. Mia Mowzoon was born and raised in the valley, and is a true Scottsdale native. When she’s not delivering babies, she enjoys spin classes, hot yoga, hiking, cooking and trying new restaurants.
