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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However, this pregnancy came with a number of complications, USA Today reports.
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Such multiple pregnancies spiked in the 1980s and 90s as IVF gained popularity.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Leg cramps associated with pregnancy or age often occur during periods of prolonged inactivity, such as sleeping.728
Causes: Leg cramps often result from overuse of the muscle (muscle fatigue), dehydration, or low electrolyte levels.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Mifepristone and misoprostol are commonly used in medication abortions but are also used to treat conditions related to pregnancy like miscarriages or postpartum hemorrhaging as well as Cushing’s syndrome and gastric ulcers.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024
Such multiple pregnancies spiked in the 1980s and 90s as IVF gained popularity.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
Leg cramps associated with pregnancy or age often occur during periods of prolonged inactivity, such as sleeping.728
Causes: Leg cramps often result from overuse of the muscle (muscle fatigue), dehydration, or low electrolyte levels.
—Amy Brownstein, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Mifepristone and misoprostol are commonly used in medication abortions but are also used to treat conditions related to pregnancy like miscarriages or postpartum hemorrhaging as well as Cushing’s syndrome and gastric ulcers.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnancy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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