Gravity and Parity ( G & Ps, GTPAL) Flashcards
1
Q
Define Gravida
A
a pregnant woman
2
Q
Define Gravidity
A
number of pregnancies
3
Q
Define Parity
A
the number of births carried to viability ( at least 20 weeks) no matter if the fetus is born alive.
4
Q
Nullipara
A
a woman that has never given birth, this includes miscarriage or abortion prior to 20 weeks
5
Q
How many weeks is a TERM BIRTH?
A
37+ weeks
6
Q
How many weeks is a PRETERM BIRTH?
A
Between 20-37 weeks
7
Q
What is considered an ABORTION?
A
Miscarriages
Number of pregnancies that ended because of miscarriage or abortion
Include this number in parity if greater than 20 weeks at the time of termination
