Gravida I (Noun)
Meaning
(obstetrics) a woman who is pregnant for the first time.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- A gravida I woman typically receives more prenatal testing than a woman who has been pregnant before.
- Her pregnancy was going smoothly as a gravida I, but her healthcare provider was keeping a close eye on her due to her age.
- At her first prenatal appointment, the doctor referred to her as a gravida I, indicating that this was her first pregnancy.
- As a gravida I, she was anxious to learn as much as she could about the pregnancy process and what to expect.
- The obstetrician explained to the gravida I that she would need to attend childbirth education classes to prepare for the birth of her baby.