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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The report brings attention to OB deserts, also referred to as maternal care deserts, which hinder prenatal and postpartum care.
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Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, Parents, 8 Sep. 2025
Many of the researchers have applied to investigate environmental toxins, underlying genetic factors and prenatal exposures that could cause autism, said Flusberg, Singer and other researchers who applied for grants but did not want to speak publicly during the process.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Not all mothers have prenatal care.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Information and education on car seat safety, prenatal care, safe sleep and breastfeeding will be offered along with information from health vendors, clinical staff, healthcare providers and community resources.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, Parents, 8 Sep. 2025
Many of the researchers have applied to investigate environmental toxins, underlying genetic factors and prenatal exposures that could cause autism, said Flusberg, Singer and other researchers who applied for grants but did not want to speak publicly during the process.
—Sarah Owermohle, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
Not all mothers have prenatal care.
—Khaleda Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Information and education on car seat safety, prenatal care, safe sleep and breastfeeding will be offered along with information from health vendors, clinical staff, healthcare providers and community resources.
—Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prenatal
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Children benefit from regular medical check-ups, growth monitoring and nutrition support, while pregnant and lactating women receive vital antenatal and postnatal care to protect their health and the health of their babies.—
Maryanne Murray Buechner,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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In the ministry of health’s Health Statistics Report 2021, 38 percent of all Mauritian women who received antenatal care in public hospitals were reported as anaemic.—
Ariel Saramandi,
The Dial,
29 July 2025
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Industry players were alert and expectant, even as costs at home remain high.—
Mayu Saini,
Sourcing Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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The expectant mom wore her hair styled in a loose ponytail.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
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Nonetheless, there is a growing body of evidence linking gestational diabetes to disrupted neurocognitive functioning – and this study is the first to synthesize it as a comprehensive review.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Sep. 2025
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Women deserve real safeguards—medical evaluations, ultrasounds to confirm gestational age and rule out ectopic pregnancies, informed consent, and assurance that their decision is truly voluntary.—
Christa Brown,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Sep. 2025
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The expedition suffered one fatality as one of eight pregnant women on the journey died during childbirth.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Skip to content At 38 weeks pregnant with her second child, Hannah Robb has no time to waste on red tape.—
Yasmin Tayag,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
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In fact, a quick review of the central bank’s dot plot underscores just how divided the Fed Governors are on the question of whether to cut interest rates (and by how much) over the next 12 months.—
Paul Weinstein Jr,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Changing your own wipers is quick and easy.—
Keenan Thompson,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Housed in a tube that’s significantly bigger than most brow gels, the fatter, curved side of the spoolie brush applies the product and fluffs up brows, while the flat side arranges arches.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Save from isolated slip-ups, all addressed by and mended with the captain, there were no big issues.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Sep. 2025
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Zelensky said Russia is planning two more heavy offensives after three previous attempts failed and that allies must sustain production of drones and electronic warfare systems and keep weapons and funding flowing to support Ukraine.—
Brendan Cole
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Other states affected by heavy rains include Himachal Pradesh and Jammu & Kashmir in the north of the country and Telangana in the south.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Prenatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prenatal. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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