primigravida

UK
/ˌprɪmɪˈɡrævɪdə/
US
/ˌprɪmɪˈɡrævɪdə/

Translations

primigravidanoun
primigravidae
pl
UK
/ˌprɪmɪˈɡrævɪdə/
US
/ˌprɪmɪˈɡrævɪdə/
The doctor explained the risks associated with being a primigravida.
Врач объяснил риски, связанные с тем, что она первородящая.
Additional translations
Synonyms
first-time mother
first-time parent
new mother
primigravidaadjective
UK
/ˌprɪm.ɪˈɡræv.ɪ.də/
US
/ˌpraɪ.mɪˈɡræv.ɪ.də/
Used attributively in medical texts to describe a woman who is pregnant for the first time; non-gradable adjective.

Definitions

primigravidanoun
A woman who is pregnant for the first time.
The doctor explained the prenatal care process to the primigravida during her first appointment.
primigravidaadjective
Pregnant for the first time.
She was classified as a primigravida patient in the obstetrics ward.