Gravida and Para Numbers, Naegele's Rule, and Prenatal Care

Gravida and Para Numbers (GTPAL)

G (Gravidity)
- Number of times a patient has been pregnant, regardless of the outcome.
T (Term Births)
- Term deliveries (past 38 weeks).
P (Preterm Births)
- Preterm deliveries (20-37 weeks).
A (Abortions)
- Abortions/miscarriages. Note: in medical terms, abortion can mean both deliberate and spontaneous pregnancy losses.
L (Living Children)
- Number of children currently living.