induction of labor

A bishop’s score measures your body’s readiness for labor by performing a cervical check. It is typically done before an induction to help decide what method of induction to do. The bishop’s score assesses dilation, consistency, effacement, and position of the cervix as well as the station of the baby.

Depending on the method of induction, it could take anywhere between a few hours to a few days. The more ready your body is when you start the induction, the faster the induction will be. I go into the varying methods of labor induction including Cervidil, Foley Bulb, and Pitocin/Oxytocin and how long you should expect each to take.