What is the difference between a primipara and a multipara?

A pregnant mother's pregnancy is a happy event for the whole family. The whole family looks forward to the arrival of this little life to add joy to the family. Pregnant women have to accept some physical and psychological changes after they are pregnant. Expectant mothers should also try to regulate their emotions. Expectant mothers should start prenatal checkups three months into the pregnancy. Many doctors will ask the expectant mother whether she is a primipara. So what is the difference between a primipara and a multipara, and will it affect the doctor's judgment? Let's talk about it below.

There are some differences in the delivery process between primiparas and multiparas. Since it is the first time for primiparas, the expansion process of their bodies is relatively slow, while that of multiparas is relatively much smoother. The external cervix of a primipara dilates very slowly. For multiparous women who have given birth once or more, when the uterus begins to contract, the external os of the cervix expands accordingly, and the resistance is smaller than that of primiparas. The time required for the cervix to fully open to the extent that the fetus can pass through is also much shorter than that of primiparas. This is one reason why multiparous women have shorter labor times.

If a woman has given birth once after 28 weeks of gestation, she is called a multipara when she is about to give birth again. Whether you are a multipara or a primipara depends on the time of your abortion. If you have an abortion before 28 weeks of pregnancy, you can still be called a multiparous woman if you get pregnant again. If you have an abortion after 28 weeks of pregnancy, then if you get pregnant again you will be called a multiparous woman.

Whether a woman is a multiparous woman can be determined through many ways, such as the cervix, vulva, local skin, etc. However, it is mainly necessary for pregnant women to describe their history of miscarriage and childbearing in detail. It will not be good for them if the doctor makes misjudgment due to concealing their medical history.

During the prenatal check-up, you should tell the doctor about your actual situation and do not hide your condition. It will not help the doctor's judgment and will also delay your own problem. If you have any secrets, you can communicate with the doctor. Doctors have professional ethics. If you communicate with the doctor, the doctor will still help the patient keep it confidential, and it will not affect the doctor's judgment. You should still focus on your own body.