prenatal
adjective
pre·na·tal
(ˌ)prē-ˈnā-tᵊl 
1
: occurring, existing, performed, or used before birth
prenatal care
a prenatal test
prenatal vitamins
2
: providing or receiving prenatal medical care
a prenatal clinic
prenatal patients
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Just 140 minutes of prenatal exercise weekly can reduce the risk of gestational diabetes by 25%.
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Ashley Austin, Time, 20 July 2025
Experts may also suggest care from a prenatal chiropractor (trained in the Webster technique), massage therapist, or acupuncturist to improve your pelvic alignment and balance or your body’s energy.4
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—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
Higher vaccination rates and higher use of prenatal care were associated with more efficient systems, as were higher investments in preventative care.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
The affiliate has clinics in Charleston and Columbia, and offers prenatal and postpartum services, along with physical exams and screenings for cancer and other health conditions.
—June 26, CBS News, 26 June 2025
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Ashley Austin, Time, 20 July 2025
Experts may also suggest care from a prenatal chiropractor (trained in the Webster technique), massage therapist, or acupuncturist to improve your pelvic alignment and balance or your body’s energy.4
What Causes a Baby to Lie Transverse?
—Brandi Jones, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
Higher vaccination rates and higher use of prenatal care were associated with more efficient systems, as were higher investments in preventative care.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
The affiliate has clinics in Charleston and Columbia, and offers prenatal and postpartum services, along with physical exams and screenings for cancer and other health conditions.
—June 26, CBS News, 26 June 2025
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“Prenatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prenatal. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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prenatal
adjective
pre·na·tal
(ˈ)prē-ˈnāt-ᵊl
: occurring or existing before birth
prenatal care
prenatal development
Medical Definition
prenatal
adjective
pre·na·tal
-ˈnāt-ᵊl
1
: occurring, existing, performed, or used before birth
prenatal care
the prenatal period
prenatal testing
prenatal vitamins
2
: providing or receiving prenatal medical care
a prenatal clinic
a prenatal patient
called also antenatal
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