as in antenatal
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occurring or performed prior to birth and during pregnancy
The prenatal care of expectant mothers is of utmost importance to the OB-GYN. prenatal period testing
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Recent Examples of prenatal
Most prenatal multivitamins contain iron to help support the growth and development of the fetus.
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
The classes range from toddler-parent yoga and Kindermusik for parents/caregivers and their babies or toddlers to prenatal yoga, and Baby and Me Postpartum Wellness Group.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
This shows that the quality and safety of the prenatal birthing experience is much safer when a midwife provides that care.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
The main drivers of these outcomes are access to proper prenatal care, insurance coverage and nutritious foods; management of chronic diseases and advanced maternal age.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
The classes range from toddler-parent yoga and Kindermusik for parents/caregivers and their babies or toddlers to prenatal yoga, and Baby and Me Postpartum Wellness Group.
—Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
This shows that the quality and safety of the prenatal birthing experience is much safer when a midwife provides that care.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 11 Apr. 2025
The main drivers of these outcomes are access to proper prenatal care, insurance coverage and nutritious foods; management of chronic diseases and advanced maternal age.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prenatal
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And when vaccination is made part of an integrated primary health care system, families are connected to other essential services, from antenatal care to nutrition and malaria screenings.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The women receive the supplements during their routine antenatal visits to a health care facility.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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The Murrays have noticed friends and family members becoming aware of expectant parents’ stress over the impact of tariffs.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2025
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Getty Images When journalist Amanda Hess was 7 months pregnant, a routine ultrasound revealed that her baby appeared to be sticking out his tongue.—
Tonya Mosley,
NPR,
8 May 2025
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People with asthma should meet with their prescribing provider before or shortly after becoming pregnant to discuss any necessary treatment changes.—
Corinne Savides Happel,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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Ivanka posted a video and pictures to her social media platforms on Monday following the celebration, during which Theo and Barkley had a quick game of catch while running around the area.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Instead, Gagliardi recommends running a quick wash cycle and adding a product like Clorox® Laundry Sanitizer, which can squash the odor-causing bacteria lurking in your damp laundry.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2025
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But up until now, she has not been involved in one of the fashion industry’s biggest events: the Met Gala.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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The president’s plans as expressed on his Truth Social platform last night, which target only film not television, have bubbled up with media set for a big set of quarterly earnings, and potential CEO commentary, this week including Disney up Wednesday and WBD and Paramount on Thursday.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
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Of course the roof provides protection from mid-day rays, but four heavy duty curtains add 360-degree coverage when needed, and can be tied up when not in use.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
29 Apr. 2025
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Everyone would keep the secret and move on with this heavy burden?—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Prenatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prenatal. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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