Before revision: Each criterion is evaluated by a number between zero and two: + Malinas score Score number of pregnancy so far duration of the labour duration of the contractions interval between two contractions breaking of water 0 one < 3h < 1 min > 5 min no 1 two between 3 and 5 h 1 min between 3 and 5 min recently (< 1h ) 2 three or more > 6h > 1 min < 3 min (at least 2 in 5 minutes) > 1h The score is the sum of these five criteria.
After revision: Each criterion is evaluated by a number between zero and two: + Malinas score Score Nummber of pregnancies to date Duration of labour Duration of contractions Interval between two contractions Breaking of waters 0 One < 3 hours < 1 minute > 5 minutes no 1 Two between 3 and 5 hours 1 minute between 3 and 5 minutes recently (< 1 hour ) 2 Three or more > 6 hours > 1 minutes < 3 min (at least 2 in 5 minutes) > 1 hour The score is the sum of these five criteria.