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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Pregnant women may not get necessary prenatal care leading to health problems in American citizen babies that will have to be addressed by the health care system for the next century.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
While most senators supported the bill, several Republicans cited concerns with taking away parental consent for contraceptive counseling and prenatal care, arguing that the government is intruding on parental rights to guide their children.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
Two officials pointed out maternal health and preterm birth was left out of the report, which is known to lead to a number of health problems and can be prevented through steps like quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol and getting early prenatal care.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 22 May 2025
As part of the Health First Indiana program, Lake County established a goal to decrease the rate of mothers not receiving early prenatal care from 33.7% in 2022 to 28% in 2027.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
While most senators supported the bill, several Republicans cited concerns with taking away parental consent for contraceptive counseling and prenatal care, arguing that the government is intruding on parental rights to guide their children.
—Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 28 May 2025
Two officials pointed out maternal health and preterm birth was left out of the report, which is known to lead to a number of health problems and can be prevented through steps like quitting smoking, avoiding alcohol and getting early prenatal care.
—Alexander Tin, CBS News, 22 May 2025
As part of the Health First Indiana program, Lake County established a goal to decrease the rate of mothers not receiving early prenatal care from 33.7% in 2022 to 28% in 2027.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
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“Prenatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prenatal. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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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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