Question

name and discuss the probable, presumptive and probable signs of pregnancy, What is Naegles rule and how is it used to calculate EDD. What is gravida and parity and define GTPAL with an example.

Answer 1

Pregnency is divided into 3 trimester conventionally.

In first trimester the signs are nausea , morning sickness , prominence of primary areola, secondary areola . White and pinkish scars .

In second trimester there is quickening of featus, more enlarged and more prominent straie in breast ,presence of linea nigra .

In last or 3rd trimester there is presence of audible fetal heart sound,more enlargement of abdomen , nausea

Naegles rule is used to calculate expected date of delivery = first date of last menstrual period + 9 calender months . Extra 1 months is added for every 3 months.

Gravida means the how many times the uterus become pregnant.

Parity means the no of featus crossed the period of viability that is 20 wks.

GTPAL G for no of gravidity

T for no of term births, P for no of preterm birth. A for abnormality or miscarriages

L for living child.G₄P_2+1+1+0