GTPAL and obstetric history

G — Gravidity : total number of pregnancies, including the current one. T — Term births : 37 weeks or more. P — Preterm births : 20 to 36 weeks and 6 days. A — Abortions and losses : before 20 weeks, spontaneous or induced L — Living children A twin pregnancy counts as one pregnancy and one birth, but two living children. Use this sheet in spaced repetition, pair it with a matching clinical scenario on NursEduc, and always compare values to the person's baseline before drawing conclusions. essential perinatal care landmarks a nurse or licensed practical nurse in Quebec should keep in mind for clinical practice and for succeeding on the OIIQ or OIIAQ entry exam. In perinatal care, the OIIQ expects rigorous surveillance of mother and fetus and early recognition of obstetric complications.

Clinical content reviewed by Ducamelle Grégoire, Registered Nurse