Bishop Score// Induction of labour in pregnancy #Obstetrics

Показать описание

Bishop Score
It is a score used widely to determine if the cervix of the pregnant lady is ready for labour, a procedure in which labour is facilitated artificially through various means, would be successful or not.

It utilizes 5 factors , namely :
1) Cervical dilation
2) Effacement
3) Consistency of cervix
4) Position
5) Station

Cervical dilation is an increase in diameter of the cervix

Cervical effacement is the shortenjng and thinning of the cervix

Cervical consistency is the feel of the cervix

Position refers to the position of the fetus in relation to maternal pelvis

Station refers to the position of the fetus in relation to the ischial spine of the maternal pelvis

Each factor has a score range of 0-3 except for consistency and position which only have score range of 0-2. The total minimum score is 0 while total maximum score of all factors is 13. A score above 8 is considered favourable for vaginal delivery or induction of labour.

For scoring purpose, there is a need for performing per vaginal examination . Thus it is contraindicated in placenta previa and in patients prone for premature rupture of membrane.

Thank you for watching the video. Plz do comment your suggestions in the comment section, and feel free to ask for any questions or doubts you may have about any topic.

Please do like and subscribe our channel and stay tuned to Layman's Medicine.

Link to our other recommended videos are

A full list of videos can be accessed on our YouTube channel.

If you haven't subscribed yet, plz do so through the link given below 👇

#labouranddelivery #pregnancytips #maternitycare #birthpreparation #obstetrician #obstetrics #labourinduction #pregnancyeducation #childbirth #pregnancyjourney #medicalknowledge #pregnancyhealth #expectingmoms #birthplan

#Bishop score #bishop score explained #Induction of labour #modified bishop score #bishop score and induction of labor