Intermediate
Technical
In the Industry Vocabulary Test
Multiparity
The condition of having given birth to two or more viable offspring.
Full Definition
Multiparity refers to the obstetric status of a woman who has delivered two or more pregnancies to viability (typically defined as 20 weeks gestation or birth weight ≥500g). This is distinguished from nulliparity (no previous births), primiparity (one previous birth), and grand multiparity (five or more previous births). Multiparity affects labor patterns, risk assessments, and clinical management decisions. The corresponding adjective is 'multiparous' and the noun for such a woman is 'multipara'.
Usage
Usage note: Related terms: multiparous (adjective), multipara (noun for the woman).
In Context
- "The patient's multiparity was considered in the birth plan." — Prenatal care plan
- "Multiparous women typically have shorter labor durations." — Clinical guideline
Contrasted with
nulliparity
primiparity
Don't confuse with
multigravida
multipara