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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Farmers will likely compensate by deploying insecticides, which government studies suggest can do significant prenatal harm.
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Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Recognizing the diverse needs of the community, Orange Coast Medical Center also offers prenatal, postpartum, and breastfeeding classes in Vietnamese, ensuring language is never a barrier to receiving compassionate care.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Navigating insurance policies and high deductibles that turn early prenatal visits into significant financial burdens can also be a barrier, and understandably so.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 4 Jan. 2026
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Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 11 Jan. 2026
Recognizing the diverse needs of the community, Orange Coast Medical Center also offers prenatal, postpartum, and breastfeeding classes in Vietnamese, ensuring language is never a barrier to receiving compassionate care.
—Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.
—Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
Navigating insurance policies and high deductibles that turn early prenatal visits into significant financial burdens can also be a barrier, and understandably so.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 4 Jan. 2026
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 14 Jan. 2026.
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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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