πΆ Gravida & Para Explained – Quick Nursing Notes Gravida and Para are terms used in obstetrics to describe a woman’s pregnancy and birth history. π€ Gravida (G) Gravida refers to the total number of times a woman has been pregnant, including the current pregnancy, regardless of the outcome. Examples: G1 – First pregnancy G2 – Second pregnancy G3 – Third pregnancy π Includes miscarriage, abortion, ectopic pregnancy, and current pregnancy. πΆ Para (P) Para refers to the number of pregnancies that reached viable gestational age (usually ≥20 weeks), regardless of whether the baby was born alive or stillborn. Examples: P0 – No births beyond viability P1 – One birth beyond viability P2 – Two births beyond viability π Twin delivery counts as one para because it is one pregnancy. π Example G3 P2 Meaning: 3 total pregnancies 2 births after viability πΆ GTPAL System – Obstetric History (Quick Nursing Notes) The GTPAL system is used in obstetrics to record a woman’s pregnancy history...
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