expectant mother

noun

: a woman who is pregnant

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Along for the ride is his friend Aziza, expectant mother of his child conceived through artificial insemination. — Jordan Riefe, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026 But pregnancy and delivery always carry risk, Mann said, whether the expectant mother is at a hospital, at a birthing center or at home. — Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 The expectant mother and her husband announced the exciting news together on Instagram, revealing that the new addition to their family is expected to arrive next month. — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 11 Aug. 2026 In Florida, a 29-year-old expectant mother is in hiding, concerned that she will be deported at any moment. — Cristian Benavides, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for expectant mother

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“Expectant mother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expectant%20mother. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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