My doctor used the term 'para' and I'm a bit confused. If I am currently pregnant for the first time, does this current pregnancy get included when calculating 'para'?
In medical terms, para does not include your current pregnancy, it only counts past deliveries. My mother-in-law was also confused by these hospital card terms, but our doctor explained it's just standard terminology.
No, 'Para' only refers to the number of pregnancies that have reached viable delivery stage (usually past 20 weeks). Your current pregnancy is counted under 'Gravida', but your doctor can explain your exact GP status clearly.
I remember being so confused looking at my medical file back then! No, 'Para' doesn't include your current pregnancy, only your past deliveries. Don't worry about these clinical terms too much, just focus on your health.
I was also looking at my prescription card yesterday and wondering the same thing! So Gravida is for the current one, and Para is only for past births? That makes so much sense now.
No, it doesn't! 🌸 'Para' is only for the babies you have already delivered, while your current pregnancy is counted in 'Gravida'. Ask your doctor during your next visit, they will explain it so easily!
