Intermediate
Technical
IVT
primigravida
Pronunciation: pry-mi-GRAV-i-da
A woman experiencing her first pregnancy, regardless of outcome.
Full Definition
A primigravida is a woman who is pregnant for the first time. This term is used in obstetric documentation and differs from nulligravida (never pregnant) and multigravida (multiple pregnancies). The designation remains unchanged regardless of pregnancy outcome, distinguishing it from primipara, which refers specifically to first delivery.
Usage
Usage note: Often abbreviated as G1 in obstetric notation.
In Context
- "The primigravida was scheduled for comprehensive prenatal education classes." — Prenatal care documentation
- "Labour progression may differ in a primigravida compared to multiparous patients." — Clinical assessment note
Also known as
G1
Contrasted with
multigravida
Don't confuse with
primipara
nulligravida