Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
multipara
noun
/ˌmʌl.tɪˈpɑːr.ə/
Definition
A woman who has given birth two or more times.
Examples
- After her third child, she was considered a multipara.
- The healthcare provider explained that a multipara may have different prenatal care needs compared to a primipara.
Meaning
The term ‘multipara’ refers specifically to a woman who has experienced multiple pregnancies resulting in live births. This contrasts with ‘nullipara,’ which denotes a woman who has never given birth, and ‘primipara,’ which refers to a woman who has given birth for the first time.
Synonyms
- multiparous
- experienced mother
