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. 1999 Apr 10;318(7189):995–998. doi: 10.1136/bmj.318.7189.995
Ripeness 0 1 2 3
Cervical length (cm) >2 1 or 2 <1 Fully taken up
Cervical dilatation (cm) 0 1 or 2 3 or 4 ⩾5
Cervical consistency Firm Medium Soft NA
Position of cervix Posterior Central Anterior NA
Station of presenting part (cm above ischial spines) 3 2 1 or 0 Below ischial spines