gravida

/ˈɡrævɪdə/

Definitions

1. noun

A woman who is pregnant; especially one who is in her first pregnancy

“She was a gravida of 32 weeks and was advised to take regular prenatal care.”

2. noun

A woman who is pregnant for the first time in her life

“As a primigravida, she was new to pregnancy and had many questions about it.”

Synonyms

  • first-time mother
  • pregnant woman

Antonyms

  • non-pregnant woman