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Definition of pregnancy
pregnancies
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Examples of pregnancy in a Sentence
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost a year
Recent Examples of pregnancy from the Web
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Babies born in withdrawal from drugs their mothers used during pregnancy — a growing problem in Kentucky — are at greater risk of SUID, Janes said.
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This has limited what volunteers can say, particularly in African countries where teenage pregnancy is a dominant issue.
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Reid subpoenaed hospital records and confirmed the active pregnancy.
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In September of 2016, the healthy woman, who gave birth to a healthy baby after an uncomplicated pregnancy, watched (likely in horror) as her newborn’s health quickly deteriorated.
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Mothers and families might have to purchase additional coverage for pregnancies, said the March of Dimes, a foundation fighting against birth defects and infant mortality.
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The 11 a.m.-3 p.m. event includes parent workshops on infant health, exercise and pregnancy, infant and toddler CPR, baby sleep, estate planning and more.
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So far, the only generally accepted risk factors are related to maternal health during pregnancy, such as inflammation stemming from an infection.
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Infection during pregnancy can cause certain birth defects.
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First Known Use of pregnancy
15th century
PREGNANCY Defined for English Language Learners
pregnancy
playDefinition of pregnancy for English Language Learners
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: the condition of a woman or female animal that is going to have a baby or babies : the condition of a pregnant woman or female animal
PREGNANCY Defined for Kids
pregnancy
playDefinition of pregnancy for Students
pregnancies
: the state of being pregnant
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