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multipara

multipara

8.4
A woman or animal who has had at least two births
  • noun
  • /ˌmʌl.tɪˈpɑː.rə/
  • Specialized
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  • A multipara may have different medical needs compared to a first-time mother.

Examples

  • In the study, researchers compared outcomes between primiparas and multiparas.

  • The multipara shared her experiences at the parenting workshop.

  • The veterinarian checked the multipara cow after her second calving to ensure she was healthy.

  • Many multiparae find parenting easier after their second child.

  • A multipara is often more confident in handling the challenges of motherhood after multiple births.

  • The hospital provides special support programs for multipara women to address their unique experiences.

  • During the prenatal class, the instructor highlighted how a multipara might have different questions than a first-time mom.

Antonyms

nullipara
  • Specialized
9.9

A woman who has never given birth to a child

How Many Births

multipara
  • Specialized
8.4
primipara
  • Specialized
9.9
nullipara
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

multipara singular
multiparas plural

Morphology

multipara = para (semi-transparent) = multi + para

The prefix multi- clearly signals plurality, but the medical noun para is specialized, so the full meaning is only partly predictable.

Etymology

The word multipara comes from multi- meaning 'many' and -para from a Latin verb meaning 'to give birth', the same root as parent. So a multipara is a female who has given birth two or more times.