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 No one blinks at a pregnant Sarah constantly running through hails of gunfire — sans prenatal vitamins or a home. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026 Nordic Naturals makes a prenatal supplement with 450 milligrams of DHA. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026 Environmental factors — including prenatal exposure to pollution, the age of the father, and maternal health — can also play a role. — Amanda Seitz, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 In 2024, one in four women didn't receive prenatal care during their first trimester, the report says. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prenatal

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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
Noting evidence of a close link between mothers' education and child health outcomes, the report also warns the ban could lead to an increase in child stunting and declines in vaccination coverage and antenatal care.

— Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026

Definition of antenatal

Adjective

In the first picture, the then-expectant mom wrapped her arms around Singleton-Hill’s neck, holding onto the sonogram and little booties.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026
The Call Her Daddy host, who is pregnant with her first child, has been clearing out other expectant moms' baby registries on social media.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of expectant

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Six percent of women giving birth in 2016 were reported as having gestational hypertension.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
The team supports and has always supported the gestational carrier’s right to make medical decisions for herself and for her bodily autonomy.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of gestational

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Letting mental health conditions go untreated is a risk to both the pregnant parent and the baby, Diaz Stransky said.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Children and pregnant women are paying the price for climate breakdown with their health.

— Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of pregnant

Adjective

In addition to dealing with heavy periods, chronic pain, bloating, digestive issues and low mood, women with endometriosis can also face acne, hyperpigmentation and hair loss.

— Bella Webb, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
The impact of yesterday’s sharp drop in South Korean equities transmitted further into US markets overnight, spreading selling sentiment and dealing heavy blows to US semiconductor and memory stocks.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

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