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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Meyers-Shyer is specific and articulate about the relatable disappointments of Grace, who nonetheless supports her father’s final shot at saving his career while navigating the challenges of her pregnancy and her iffy future in entertainment journalism.
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Listeria infection early in pregnancy can cause premature labor, a baby with a low birth weight and loss of the pregnancy.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
The research project includes people at all stages of pregnancy, from the first trimester to 12 months after birth.
—Rod McCullom, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
But generally, viability is considered around 24 weeks of pregnancy, subject to a variety of factors, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
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Tomris Laffly, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
Listeria infection early in pregnancy can cause premature labor, a baby with a low birth weight and loss of the pregnancy.
—Mustafa Fattah, NBC News, 17 Oct. 2024
The research project includes people at all stages of pregnancy, from the first trimester to 12 months after birth.
—Rod McCullom, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2024
But generally, viability is considered around 24 weeks of pregnancy, subject to a variety of factors, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
—Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 12 Oct. 2024
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnancy. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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