as in gestation
the state of containing unborn young within the body
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost two years
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In addition, anemia (a condition where the body does not produce enough red blood cells) is a relatively common condition in pregnancy, and iron supplementation can help increase blood volume to prevent it.
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The leave can be taken for monitoring, discussions with a health care provider needed to ensure a healthy pregnancy, end of pregnancy care or fertility treatments, among other services.
—Acacia Squires, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Abortions for some women have clearly been prevented, but even more women appear to have found a way to end their pregnancies despite the bans.
—The Upshot Staff, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Experiencing maternity discrimination four months into her first pregnancy, and prohibited in meeting the three month appeal window due to pressing health concerns, Joeli’s frustration at limited access to justice available to those impacted birthed Pregnant then Screwed in 2015.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
The leave can be taken for monitoring, discussions with a health care provider needed to ensure a healthy pregnancy, end of pregnancy care or fertility treatments, among other services.
—Acacia Squires, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
Abortions for some women have clearly been prevented, but even more women appear to have found a way to end their pregnancies despite the bans.
—The Upshot Staff, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
Experiencing maternity discrimination four months into her first pregnancy, and prohibited in meeting the three month appeal window due to pressing health concerns, Joeli’s frustration at limited access to justice available to those impacted birthed Pregnant then Screwed in 2015.
—Lauren Coulman, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnancy. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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