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Intermediate Technical IVT

Primipara

Pronunciation: PRY-mih-pair-ah

A woman who has given birth once after 20 weeks gestation.

Full Definition

Primipara specifically refers to a woman who has delivered one infant after 20 weeks gestation, regardless of whether the infant was born alive. This obstetric classification is crucial in anesthesia documentation as it indicates the patient's delivery experience and may influence labor progression, anesthetic requirements, and positioning considerations. The term is part of the GTPAL system (Gravida, Term births, Preterm births, Abortions, Living children) used in obstetric record-keeping and differs from primigravida, which refers to first pregnancy rather than first delivery.

Usage

Usage note: Ensure distinction from primigravida; primipara refers to delivery history, not pregnancy history.

In Context

  • "The primipara patient requested epidural analgesia during early labor." — Labor and delivery anesthesia note
  • "Anesthetic planning considers whether the patient is nullipara or primipara." — Obstetric anesthesia guideline

Also known as

para 1

Contrasted with

nullipara multipara

Don't confuse with

primigravida multiparous

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