Summary Labor/Delivery Terms

Labor/Delivery Terms Gravida - number of pregnancies including current pregnancy Parity - number of deliveries greater than 20 weeks Term - greater than 37 weeks and less than 42 weeks, or greater than 2500 grams Preterm - 20-37 weeks, greater than 500 grams and less than 2500 grams Post term - greater than 42 weeks Abortion - (includes spontaneous), less than 20 weeks, less than 500 grams, less than 25 cm Abruptio Placenta (Placental Abruption) - An OB emergency where the placenta has started to separate from the uterine wall before the baby is born. (very dangerous for both mom and baby) AFI - amnionic fluid index (sono); normal = 5 to 20 AGA - appropriate for gestational age Amniotic fluid - This protective liquid, consisting mostly of fetal urine and water, fills the sac surrounding the fetus. APGAR - A measurement of the newborn's response to birth and life outside the womb. The ratings are based on Appearance (color), Pulse (heartbeat), Grimace (reflex), Activity (muscle tone), and Respiration (breathing). The scores, which are taken at 1 and 5 minutes following birth, range from 1 to