In GTPAL, what does T represent?

In GTPAL, what does T represent?

• A. Number of pregnancies
• B. Term deliveries
• C. Preterm deliveries
• D. Abortions

Answer: (B)

In GTPAL, the T represents term deliveries, which are births that occur at 37 completed weeks of gestation or later (up to about 42 weeks). This distinguishes term births from preterm deliveries (before 37 weeks) and from abortions (pregnancies ending before viability). The other letters track other parts of the obstetric history, and living reflects how many children are currently alive. For example, a woman with three pregnancies: two term births, one preterm birth, zero abortions, and two living children would be described as Gravida 3, Term 2, Preterm 1, Abortions 0, Living 2.

In GTPAL, the T represents term deliveries, which are births that occur at 37 completed weeks of gestation or later (up to about 42 weeks). This distinguishes term births from preterm deliveries (before 37 weeks) and from abortions (pregnancies ending before viability). The other letters track other parts of the obstetric history, and living reflects how many children are currently alive. For example, a woman with three pregnancies: two term births, one preterm birth, zero abortions, and two living children would be described as Gravida 3, Term 2, Preterm 1, Abortions 0, Living 2.