[Original Bishop score with modifications].

AIM

To review original Bishop score and its modifications in context of labour induction.

DESIGN

A review article.

SETTING

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University Hospital, Palacky University, Olomouc.

METHOD

Literature review of original Bishop score, simplified Bishop score, as well as modified Bishop scores as predictive factors of successful induction of labour.

CONCLUSION

The Bishop score is the most commonly used method to rate the readiness of the cervix for induction of labour.