prenatal

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prenatal

The doctor explains the prenatal care plan to the expectant mother.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Occurring or existing before birth: Relating to the period of time or the conditions affecting a baby before it is born.
Usage
  • The adjective "prenatal" is used to describe things related to pregnancy and the development of a baby before birth. It is typically placed before a noun.
  • It is a formal term commonly used in medical, scientific, and healthcare contexts.
Examples
  • Adjective:
    • Regular prenatal checkups are important for a healthy pregnancy.
    • The doctor discussed the importance of good prenatal nutrition.
    • She is reading a book about prenatal development.
Advanced Usage
  • "prenatal diagnosis": Medical testing done during pregnancy to assess the health and development of the fetus.
    • The couple opted for prenatal diagnosis to check for any genetic conditions.
  • "prenatal care": The healthcare provided to a pregnant woman before her baby is born.
    • Access to quality prenatal care can improve birth outcomes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Antenatal (adj): A synonym for "prenatal," more commonly used in British English.
    • She attended her antenatal classes at the hospital.
  • Prenatally (adv): In a manner relating to the period before birth.
    • The condition can be detected prenatally.
Synonyms
  • Antenatal: Before birth.
  • Gestational: Relating to the period of development inside the womb.
Antonyms
  • Postnatal: Occurring or existing after birth.
  • Postpartum: Relating to the period immediately after childbirth.
prenatal

The doctor explains the prenatal care plan to the expectant mother.

Adjective
  1. occurring or existing before birth
    • the prenatal period
    • antenatal care

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