noun
- Plural of primigravida; women who are pregnant for the first time.
Usage: medical/obstetric term; used in clinical and healthcare contexts
Examples
- The prenatal clinic serves many primigravidae who are experiencing pregnancy for the first time.
- Primigravidae often have more questions about labor and delivery than experienced mothers.
- Healthcare providers should provide extra education and support to primigravidae.
- The study compared outcomes between primigravidae and multigravidae.
- Primigravidae may experience higher anxiety during their first trimester.