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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Services include prenatal care, health and nutrition, as well as affordable childcare.
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Since prenatal vitamins impact both parent and baby, ingredient quality matters most; and thankfully, Basic Prenatal is made without the additives or coatings often found in other supplements.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
If a massage or facial sounds more your speed, Gruene Day Spa offers same-day services and packages, including prenatal, hot stone, and sports massages, plus classic and clarifying facials, microdermabrasion, and more.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
More than half the counties in Mississippi are considered maternity care deserts, where prenatal care is difficult or impossible to find.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
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Melina Khan, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Since prenatal vitamins impact both parent and baby, ingredient quality matters most; and thankfully, Basic Prenatal is made without the additives or coatings often found in other supplements.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2025
If a massage or facial sounds more your speed, Gruene Day Spa offers same-day services and packages, including prenatal, hot stone, and sports massages, plus classic and clarifying facials, microdermabrasion, and more.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
More than half the counties in Mississippi are considered maternity care deserts, where prenatal care is difficult or impossible to find.
—Katia Riddle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
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 4 Nov. 2025.
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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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