expectant mother

noun

: a woman who is pregnant

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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 Instead, the expectant mother flew to Washington to help secure her partner’s release. Sam Gillette, People.com, 18 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 Loading your audio article Why would a hospital with a licensed neonatal intensive care unit allegedly turn away an expectant mother in pain and just six months into her pregnancy? Paul Sisson, Mercury News, 5 May 2025

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“Expectant mother.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/expectant%20mother. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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