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primigravida
Pronunciation: pry-mih-GRAV-ih-dah
A woman experiencing her first pregnancy.
Full Definition
Medical term for a woman who is pregnant for the first time, regardless of pregnancy outcome. Primigravidas often require additional education, support, and monitoring due to their lack of previous pregnancy experience. They may have longer labor duration, higher rates of certain complications, and different psychological needs compared to multigravidas. Understanding this distinction is important for appropriate counseling, risk assessment, and care planning in obstetric practice.
Usage
Usage note: Use lowercase unless beginning a sentence. Distinguish from 'primipara' which refers to first delivery.
In Context
- "As a primigravida, she required extensive prenatal education about labor signs." — Prenatal care planning
- "Primigravida patients often benefit from additional labor support resources." — Hospital policy development
Also known as
first-time mother
G1
Contrasted with
multigravida
grand multipara
Don't confuse with
primipara
nulligravida