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Obstetrics

Bad Obstetric History

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When a woman has experienced two or more consecutive spontaneous abortions, early neonatal deaths, stillbirths, intrauterine fetal deaths, intrauterine growth retardation, or congenital malformations, it suggests a history of adverse fetal outcomes. In obstetrical history, a woman's gravida (G) and para (P) status are often recorded in an abbreviated form. Gravida refers to the total number of pregnancies a woman has had, regardless of the number of fetuses in each pregnancy. The BOH (bad obstetric history) panel test is a blood test used to identify the underlying causes of adverse obstetric outcomes in women of reproductive age. Taking an obstetric history involves asking detailed questions about a patient's current and previous pregnancies. Given the personal nature of these questions, maintaining a respectful attitude and employing effective communication skills are essential.