noun
- women who are in the process of giving birth or have recently given birth
Usage: medical
Examples
- The hospital’s maternity ward was designed to accommodate multiple parturients simultaneously.
- Medical staff monitored the parturients throughout their labor and delivery.
- The birthing center provided specialized care for parturients with high-risk pregnancies.
- Nurses attended to the needs of parturients during their recovery period.
- The study examined pain management techniques used with parturients.
- Emergency protocols were established for parturients requiring immediate intervention.