Nullipara (Noun)
Meaning
(obstetrics) a woman who has never give birth to a child.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The nullipara patient was anxious about her first pregnancy and had many questions for her obstetrician.
- A nullipara woman may experience a longer labor than a multipara woman due to her uterus and pelvic muscles being less flexible.
- The doctor explained to the nullipara that her age and overall health would be factors in determining the best course of prenatal care.
- In some cultures, a nullipara is considered to be in a state of limbo, neither fully a woman nor fully a mother.
- The nullipara's pregnancy was considered high-risk due to her pre-existing medical condition, so she was closely monitored throughout her pregnancy.