What does "Para 1-0-0-1" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.
"Para 1-0-0-1" is a shorthand way doctors use to describe a woman's history of pregnancies and births. The first number (1) means the woman has given birth to one child who reached a point where it could survive outside the womb. The second number (0) means she hasn't had any premature births. The third number (0) means she hasn't had any pregnancies end in a miscarriage or abortion. The last number (1) means she has one living child.
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