noun
- Plural of primipara; women who are pregnant for the first time or who have given birth to only one child.
Usage: Medical/obstetric term; Formal register
Examples
- The clinic provides specialized prenatal care for primiparas.
- Primiparas often have more questions about labor and delivery than experienced mothers.
- Research shows that primiparas may experience higher anxiety during pregnancy.
- The hospital offers support groups specifically for primiparas adjusting to motherhood.
- Primiparas typically have longer labor times compared to women who have given birth before.