Bishop scoring is done for ?
Exchange transfusion in newborn
Induction of labour
Ventilation of Newborn
Gestation of Newborn
Ans. is 'b' i.e., Induction of labour Bishop score, also Bishop's score, also known as cervix score is a pre-labor scoring system to assist in predicting whether induction of labor will be required. The total score is achieved by assessing the following five components on vaginal examination: Cervical dilation Cervical effacement Cervical consistency Cervical position Fetal station If the Bishop score is 8 or greater the chances of having a vaginal delivery are good and the cervix is said to be orable or "ripe" for induction. If the Bishop score is 6 or less the chances of having a vaginal delivery are low and the cervix is said to be unorable or "unripe" for induction.