prenatal
adjective
pre·na·tal
(ˌ)prē-ˈnā-tᵊl 
1
: occurring, existing, performed, or used before birth
prenatal care
a prenatal test
prenatal vitamins
2
: providing or receiving prenatal medical care
a prenatal clinic
prenatal patients
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In many regions, people with private insurance, flexible schedules and reliable transportation choose to travel to larger hospitals for their prenatal care and to give birth, Kozhimannil said.
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Tony Leys | Kff Health News, ABC News, 17 July 2024
In addition to eating iron-rich foods, a health professional may recommend a prenatal vitamin or an iron supplement.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
The big picture: The deal is between the city and the Virginia League of Planned Parenthood, a nonprofit that also offers testing and treatment for STIs, cancer screenings, birth control, prenatal services and more.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 11 July 2024
However, Toxoplasma testing is not included in prenatal screening in the U.S.
Why screen for toxoplasmosis during pregnancy?
—Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 10 July 2024
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Tony Leys | Kff Health News, ABC News, 17 July 2024
In addition to eating iron-rich foods, a health professional may recommend a prenatal vitamin or an iron supplement.
—Tamar Kane, Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 16 July 2024
The big picture: The deal is between the city and the Virginia League of Planned Parenthood, a nonprofit that also offers testing and treatment for STIs, cancer screenings, birth control, prenatal services and more.
—Sabrina Moreno, Axios, 11 July 2024
However, Toxoplasma testing is not included in prenatal screening in the U.S.
Why screen for toxoplasmosis during pregnancy?
—Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 10 July 2024
See all Example Sentences for prenatal
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“Prenatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prenatal. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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prenatal
adjective
pre·na·tal
(ˈ)prē-ˈnāt-ᵊl
: occurring or existing before birth
prenatal care
prenatal development
Medical Definition
prenatal
adjective
pre·na·tal
-ˈnāt-ᵊl
1
: occurring, existing, performed, or used before birth
prenatal care
the prenatal period
prenatal testing
prenatal vitamins
2
: providing or receiving prenatal medical care
a prenatal clinic
a prenatal patient
called also antenatal
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