GTPAL Pregnancy History System
- Define and describe each component of the GTPAL system used to document pregnancy history.
The GTPAL system is a method used in obstetrics to document a patient’s pregnancy history. Each letter represents a different aspect of a woman’s obstetric history:
- G – Gravida: The total number of times a woman has been pregnant, including the current pregnancy, regardless of outcome.
- T – Term Births: The number of pregnancies that were carried to term (typically defined as ≥37 weeks gestation), regardless of whether the infant was born alive or stillborn.
- P – Preterm Births: The number of pregnancies that resulted in a birth before 37 weeks but after 20 weeks of gestation.
- A – Abortions: The total number of pregnancies that ended before 20 weeks gestation, including both spontaneous miscarriages and elective terminations.
- L – Living Children: The number of children who are currently alive.
This system provides a clear and structured way to assess a patient’s obstetric history, which is essential for prenatal care and risk assessment…
The GTPAL system is a method used in obstetrics to document a patient’s pregnancy history. Each letter represents a different aspect of a woman’s obstetric history:
- G – Gravida: The total number of times a woman has been pregnant, including the current pregnancy, regardless of outcome.
- T – Term Births: The number of pregnancies that were carried to term (typically defined as ≥37 weeks gestation), regardless of whether the infant was born alive or stillborn.
- P – Preterm Births: The number of pregnancies that resulted in a birth before 37 weeks but after 20 weeks of gestation.
- A – Abortions: The total number of pregnancies that ended before 20 weeks gestation, including both spontaneous miscarriages and elective terminations.
- L – Living Children: The number of children who are currently alive.
This system provides a clear and structured way to assess a patient’s obstetric history, which is essential for prenatal care and risk assessment…
