expectant mother

noun

: a woman who is pregnant

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The expectant mother could be seen wearing a red dress with ruffles down the back and along the skirt, kissing her professional dancer husband in one photo. Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2025 There, racing back with determination, was Dr. Kraft – instantly putting the expectant mother at ease in the most unforgettable way. Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 17 Aug. 2025 For instance, an expectant mother going into labor requires more immediate intervention than the person who comes in presenting flu-like symptoms. Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 At the beginning of or during labor, the membranes typically rupture, something commonly referred to as the expectant mother's water breaking. Beth Warren, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 An expectant mother's decision to withhold her unborn son's name from her sister has sparked intense discussion on Reddit—and widespread support. Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 May 2025

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“Expectant mother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expectant%20mother. Accessed 1 Oct. 2025.

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