as in antenatal
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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
Rather than rely on schools to interpret the law, the Biden-era rules explicitly outlined certain accommodations, including the right to eat and drink water in class, adjust exam dates and receive excused absences for prenatal care and breaks to breastfeed or express milk.
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Bracey Harris, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
But critics said the bill would hurt U.S. citizens and children, including the babies of unauthorized immigrants who can’t get prenatal care.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
Instead of a standard prenatal, Schneider added magnesium, vitamin D, omega-3 and methylated folate to her daily regimen.
—Renée Onque,lauren Shamo, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Darryl Lynn Kauffman, 67, was arrested in 2023 after a federal grand jury in Sacramento indicted him on charges of taking about $900,000 that clients of surrogacy agencies in Placerville and San Francisco had set aside to pay for prenatal care and other costs associated with delivering a baby.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
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Bracey Harris, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
But critics said the bill would hurt U.S. citizens and children, including the babies of unauthorized immigrants who can’t get prenatal care.
—Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 11 Mar. 2025
Instead of a standard prenatal, Schneider added magnesium, vitamin D, omega-3 and methylated folate to her daily regimen.
—Renée Onque,lauren Shamo, CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Darryl Lynn Kauffman, 67, was arrested in 2023 after a federal grand jury in Sacramento indicted him on charges of taking about $900,000 that clients of surrogacy agencies in Placerville and San Francisco had set aside to pay for prenatal care and other costs associated with delivering a baby.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacramento Bee, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prenatal
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The women receive the supplements during their routine antenatal visits to a health care facility.—
UNICEF USA,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Following the knife attack on Monday, which took place at Hart Space, a community hub used for yoga classes and antenatal workshops, police arrested a 17-year-old male on suspicion of murder.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
31 July 2024
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Breastfeeding Happy Hour support group: Hosted by the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program at the Florida Department of Health in Osceola County for expectant and new moms.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Mar. 2025
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So the excited couple began making all the usual plans of expectant parents.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
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The family posed for Christmas photos in matching red formal wear and themed elf onesies in 2023, when Alcala was pregnant with Alianna.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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George’s wife-to-be Olivia is very pregnant with their son, Dhani.—
Kaleb Horton,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2025
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App Store updates Those looking for apps in the App Store can see summaries from user reviews to get a quick look at what others are saying, Apple said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
4 Apr. 2025
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In warmer climates, for example, the liquid expands and contracts more rapidly, which can lead to a quicker extraction of flavors from the barrel.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are very big match-ups being played week in and week out in what is one of the most difficult leagues to play in on the planet, this means the big contenders will drop points more often than in some other leagues.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Mente added that the biggest difference between their prior collaborations and partnerships with influencers, talent and creatives is the global scale Cardi B’s beauty and fashion brands will reach.—
Emily Mercer,
Footwear News,
1 Apr. 2025
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In San Diego, hoplia beetles’ heavy onslaught on our roses has a short time span, lasting only from late March to early May.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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The ocean sunfish is the world's heaviest bony fish, not including stingrays or sharks.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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“Prenatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prenatal. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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