Question

A pregnant woman, who is gravida 2 para 1, is being examined by the doctor. The doctor records on the chart that the woman has placenta previa, polyhydramnios, and preeclampsia. The doctor is sending her home on bed rest to prevent a spontaneous abortion. Define “gravida 2” and “para 1,” the diagnoses, and the phrase “spontaneous abortion.”

Answer 1

Gravida is defined as a total number of confirmed pregnancy. Gravida 2 means second confirmed pregnancy.

Para is defined as total number of pregnancy that crossed above 20 weeks of gestation period. Para 1 means the gestation crossed above 20 weeks..

Placenta previa is defined as the posterior attachment of placenta in the neck of the uterus.

Polyhydromnios is defined as the increased amount of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac above 500 ml near term.

Preeclampsia is defined as a disease condition in pregnancy characterized by proteinuria, raised blood pressure and edema.

Spontaneous abortion is defined as the natural death of embryo or fetus before the viability period of fetus ie before 20 weeks of gestation.