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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The report brings attention to OB deserts, also referred to as maternal care deserts, which hinder prenatal and postpartum care.
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Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, Parents, 8 Sep. 2025
Many of the researchers have applied to investigate environmental toxins, underlying genetic factors and prenatal exposures that could cause autism, said Flusberg, Singer and other researchers who applied for grants but did not want to speak publicly during the process.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Not all mothers have prenatal care.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Information and education on car seat safety, prenatal care, safe sleep and breastfeeding will be offered along with information from health vendors, clinical staff, healthcare providers and community resources.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, Parents, 8 Sep. 2025
Many of the researchers have applied to investigate environmental toxins, underlying genetic factors and prenatal exposures that could cause autism, said Flusberg, Singer and other researchers who applied for grants but did not want to speak publicly during the process.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Not all mothers have prenatal care.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Information and education on car seat safety, prenatal care, safe sleep and breastfeeding will be offered along with information from health vendors, clinical staff, healthcare providers and community resources.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 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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