Parity: Understanding the Medical Term for Live Births
The medical term for the number of pregnancies that have resulted in a viable birth is parity. Parity is a woman's obstetrical history, and it is typically expressed as a number followed by the letter "P". For example, a woman who has had two live births would be considered a "2P".Pregnancy & Health - Related Articles
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