noun
- a woman who has been pregnant more than once or who has given birth to more than one child
Usage: medical/obstetric term; often used in clinical or healthcare contexts
Examples
- The obstetrician noted that the multipara had a lower risk of certain pregnancy complications.
- A multipara typically has shorter labor times compared to first-time mothers.
- The clinic tracks data on multiparas to study patterns in maternal health outcomes.
- Her status as a multipara was documented in her medical records.