Thesaurus results for PRENATAL

prenatal

adjective

Definition of prenatal

as in antenatal

medical 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 These changes may begin before birth due to genetic factors and prenatal complications and can be influenced by adverse childhood experiences and lifestyle factors. — Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2026 The largest review studies on the topic, which have reviewed data from close to 3 million children have not shown direct cause and effect between prenatal acetaminophen use and autism. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 After deciding to start a family, my husband and I sought prenatal counseling on the safety of my medication regimen in pregnancy and my potential for relapse at a university medical center. — Meg Leduc, STAT, 23 Sep. 2026 According to the county, the condition accounts for 15% of recurrent pregnancy loss, but testing is not part of routine prenatal screening. — Julie Sharp, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prenatal

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To prevent women from contracting HIV from their partners while pregnant, antenatal clinics hope to start offering vaginal rings, which slowly release a protective antiretroviral drug over the course of a month.

— David Cox, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
The health center serves more than 35,000 households, offering safe deliveries, antenatal care, child health consultations, immunization, nutrition support and emergency referrals.

— UNICEF USA, Forbes.com, 16 June 2026

Definition of antenatal

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The crowds outside a major fashion show often start to form a few hours in advance, with expectant fans hoping to spot their favorite celebrities.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 28 Sep. 2026
English also included a selfie of the expectant parents, who got engaged in December, with smiles on their faces.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of expectant

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The procedure is banned in 13 states, while others either have certain gestational limits or no limits, according to the organization.

— Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026
Risks vary with gestational age, a patient's medical history, the procedure performed and the circumstances of the pregnancy.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of gestational

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The criminal complaint states Israel was between 17 and 18 weeks pregnant.

— WCCO Staff, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
There is not enough evidence on the effects of ingesting large amounts or highly concentrated clove formulations, especially for people who are pregnant or nursing.

— Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of pregnant

Adjective

For their collaborative full-length debut, Eris Drew and Octo Octa hunkered down in their New Hampshire cabin to craft a celebratory, sample-heavy tribute to the maximalist dance music of yore.

— Andrew Ryce, Pitchfork, 22 Oct. 2026
Bakkila skipped the brand’s optional white glove delivery, and her king-size mattress arrived in two heavy boxes with the latex layers packaged separately inside a zippered cover for assembly at home.

— Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 21 Oct. 2026

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