pregnancy

noun

preg·nan·cy ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē

plural pregnancies

Synonyms of pregnancy next

: the quality of being pregnant (as in meaning)

: the condition of being pregnant : gestation

: an instance of being pregnant

Example Sentences

an elephant's pregnancy can last almost a year

Recent Examples on the Web Passive immunity means protection by antibodies created outside of an individual’s own body, whether from a drug such as palivizumab or from antibodies transferred from a pregnant person to a fetus during pregnancy. —

Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 20 Mar. 2023 More than 1,200: The number of women who died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2021, per the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. —

Chuck Todd, NBC News, 17 Mar. 2023 The heart, lungs and kidneys are all working harder during pregnancy. —

Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2023 The number of women who died during pregnancy or shortly after rose 40% to 1,205 in 2021, compared with 861 in 2020 and 754 in 2019, the National Center for Health Statistics said Thursday. —

Sarah Toy, WSJ, 16 Mar. 2023 Rihanna is keeping things cool during her pregnancy. —

Marisa Sullivan, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2023 But now, there is mounting evidence of the importance of getting vaccinated for protection against serious illness and the risks of Covid-19 during pregnancy. —

Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Mar. 2023 Advocates say the full year of coverage is critical to prevent maternal deaths and help Texans treat health issues identified during pregnancy. —

Allie Morris, Dallas News, 16 Mar. 2023 Researchers suspect a link to the hormones estrogen and progesterone, which surge during pregnancy and plunge after childbirth. —

Jessica Winter, The New Yorker, 14 Mar. 2023 See More

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