I am a student and our class is having a debate (awaiting clarification from instructor) as to what exactly para is. Specifically...if there is a primigravida who is due any day now (obviously beyond the 20 weeks) is she a para 1 yet or not until after she delivers? In other words, does para only indicate delivery or any pregnancy beyond 20 weeks? I would appreciate any help from you seasoned OB nurses. We have two textbooks that both are vague in description and do not address the current pregnancy.
