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an elephant's pregnancy can last almost a year
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Cameron and Gallagher welcomed their son on June 25 after revealing their pregnancy in late March.
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 July 2025
Pregnant people can also receive an RSV vaccine between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 July 2025
Triclosan levels were measured in urine samples collected from mothers at weeks 16 and 26 of pregnancy, as well as from children at up to 10 time points from birth to age 12.
—New Atlas, 3 July 2025
She was admitted to the hospital that day 23 weeks into her pregnancy.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Raven Brunner, People.com, 4 July 2025
Pregnant people can also receive an RSV vaccine between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 4 July 2025
Triclosan levels were measured in urine samples collected from mothers at weeks 16 and 26 of pregnancy, as well as from children at up to 10 time points from birth to age 12.
—New Atlas, 3 July 2025
She was admitted to the hospital that day 23 weeks into her pregnancy.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pregnancy. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē 
plural pregnancies
: the condition of being pregnant : gestation
Medical Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən-sē
plural pregnancies
1
: the condition of being pregnant
2
: an instance of being pregnant
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