Thesaurus results for PRENATAL

prenatal

adjective

Definition of 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 These workers regularly visited pregnant women’s homes, explained the warning signs of complications and urged them to attend prenatal appointments, often escorting them there. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 In 2024, one in four women didn't receive prenatal care during their first trimester, the report says. — Kristin Wright, NPR, 11 Aug. 2026 In the fourth century, Oribasius, the Roman emperor Julian the Apostate’s personal physician, in a set of guidelines for prenatal care, recommended long walks, fragrant white wine, and, occasionally, mustard. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 Different formulations are tailored for specific groups, such as prenatal multivitamins, senior-specific blends, or vegetarian options. — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prenatal

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The health center serves more than 35,000 households, offering safe deliveries, antenatal care, child health consultations, immunization, nutrition support and emergency referrals.

— UNICEF USA, Forbes.com, 16 June 2026
Noting evidence of a close link between mothers' education and child health outcomes, the report also warns the ban could lead to an increase in child stunting and declines in vaccination coverage and antenatal care.

— Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 3 June 2026

Definition of antenatal

Adjective

The Call Her Daddy host, who is pregnant with her first child, has been clearing out other expectant moms' baby registries on social media.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026
Several of their fellow WWE superstars, including Alexa Bliss, Damien Priest, Liv Morgan, Nia Jax, Lash Legend, LA Knight and Iyo Sky also showed up to support the expectant parents on their special day.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of expectant

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The team supports and has always supported the gestational carrier’s right to make medical decisions for herself and for her bodily autonomy.

— Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026
The Alaska choice-of-law provision of the parties' gestational agreement does not apply to those questions.

— Briseida Holguin, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026

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Letting mental health conditions go untreated is a risk to both the pregnant parent and the baby, Diaz Stransky said.

— Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
Children and pregnant women are paying the price for climate breakdown with their health.

— Catarina Rolfsdotter-Jansson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of pregnant

Adjective

Prosecutors revealed Davis’ admittedly big mouth had been opening to investigators since 1998 – only two years after Shakur was gunned down – in a series of secret interviews trying to minimize his own legal damage by giving information to the cops.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Gone was the terror of wondering if the piece that was about to air was going to get big enough laughs from the live audience.

— Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026

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As someone who doesn’t like a heavy foundation, this allows my skin to still look like my skin but with enough coverage to hide my pores.

— Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
The crew immediately contacted authorities, and the city’s Medical Examiner moved swiftly to collect the remains ahead of heavy rains coming Thursday evening.

— Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026

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