Difference between para and preterm in GTPAL

[cherrymom]

Good morning !

What is the difference between para and preterm birth in GTPAL.

According to my nursing coursebook -

para refers to the number of pregnancies delivered after 20 weeks gestation and preterm refers to the number of pregnancies delivered between 20 and 35 weeks gestation

I'm still confused

[Caffeine_IV]

There is no para in the GTPAL

Gravida/para and GTPAL are two different ways of describing an obstetric history.

You already stated what the different is. Preterm is preterm delivery.

[cherrymom]

Thanks lil'mama