Primipara
Primipara
Primipara (pronunciation: pri-mi-para), from the Latin roots 'primus' meaning 'first' and 'parere' meaning 'to give birth', is a term used in Obstetrics to describe a woman who is giving birth for the first time.
Definition
In medical terminology, a Primipara is a woman who has given birth to one child or who is giving birth for the first time. The term is often used in Obstetrics and Gynecology to describe the physical and psychological changes a woman undergoes during her first childbirth.
Related Terms
- Multipara: A woman who has given birth two or more times.
- Nullipara: A woman who has never given birth.
- Gravida: The number of times a woman has been pregnant, regardless of the outcome.
- Parity: The number of pregnancies carried to a viable gestational age.
Etymology
The term Primipara is derived from the Latin 'primus' meaning 'first' and 'parere' meaning 'to give birth'. It is used to denote a woman who is experiencing childbirth for the first time.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Primipara
- Wikipedia's article - Primipara
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