1. a woman who is pregnant for the first time
Usage: medical/obstetric term; often abbreviated as primigravida or PG in clinical settings

Examples

• The obstetrician explained that primigravidas often have more questions about labor and delivery.
• As a primigravida, she attended prenatal classes to prepare for childbirth.
• The hospital offers special support groups for primigravidas experiencing anxiety about pregnancy.
• Primigravidas typically have longer labor times than women who have been pregnant before.
• Her status as a primigravida meant the medical team monitored her closely throughout the pregnancy.