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 Called cell-free DNA sequence analysis or simply noninvasive prenatal testing (NIPT), the procedure involves taking a maternal blood sample at least 10 weeks into pregnancy. Byjennifer Couzin-Frankel, science.org, 4 Dec. 2024 Buth also pointed out that prenatal experiences play a significant role—positive or negative. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 This benefit should cover a range of services, from prenatal to postpartum support, and include access to diverse, culturally competent doulas who can meet employees' varied needs. Cynthia McEwen, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025 Only some prenatal vitamin formulations contain choline. Melissa Nieves, Verywell Health, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences 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
  • 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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  • Jordan and Layla Baker very nearly turned into expectant parents during All American‘s latest outing.
    Rebecca Luther, TVLine, 10 Feb. 2025
  • 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, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
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  • After months of her food disappearing and unsuccessful attempts to stop the hungry colleague—including labeling her meals and leaving passive-aggressive notes—the pregnant woman tried a different approach.
    Justin Gest, Newsweek, 11 Feb. 2025
  • In one incident in Texas in 2020, a pregnant 19-year-old Guatemalan woman died after falling from the border wall, which ranges from 18 to 30 feet.
    Marni LaFleur, The Conversation, 11 Feb. 2025
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  • Here's a quick bit of context on what's happening in and around the brain.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Feb. 2025
  • Heim was quick to acknowledge the chaos, the unpredictability of Daytona races, and the pressure during the final laps, noting the challenges of maintaining control with worn tires while surrounded by other drivers pushing for top positions.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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  • DeJean, just like Sunday, seemed to shine on the biggest stages.
    Matt Breen The Philadelphia Inquirer, arkansasonline.com, 11 Feb. 2025
  • Shopify is Canada’s second biggest company by market cap.
    Jason Gewirtz, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2025
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  • Julia Gomez Dinah Voyles Pulver USA TODAY Portions of Eastern states are facing heavy rain and flooding this weekend, and officials are asking people to hunker down as storms sweep through the area.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
  • Florida biologists captured the heaviest panther ever recorded in the state as part of a research program into the endangered animal.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 16 Feb. 2025

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“Prenatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prenatal. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.

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