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Pregnant people need more zinc to support fetal growth and development.
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 27 Nov. 2025
The researchers believe cortisol may affect fetal growth and mineral metabolism—key processes that shape bone and tooth formation.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, add an extra 100-200 mg of DHA daily to support the development of the fetal brain.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
One of those affected was a pregnant mother, resulting in a fetal loss.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Health, 27 Nov. 2025
The researchers believe cortisol may affect fetal growth and mineral metabolism—key processes that shape bone and tooth formation.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Nov. 2025
During pregnancy and breastfeeding, add an extra 100-200 mg of DHA daily to support the development of the fetal brain.
—Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 13 Nov. 2025
One of those affected was a pregnant mother, resulting in a fetal loss.
—NPR, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Fetal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fetal. Accessed 29 Nov. 2025.
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fetal
adjective
fe·tal
ˈfēt-ᵊl 
: of, relating to, or being a fetus
Medical Definition
fetal
adjective
fe·tal
variants
or chiefly British foetal
: of, relating to, or being a fetus
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