heavy with child

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This is a story that is as old as humanity: Once upon a time, a woman was heavy with child.

From Slate • Nov. 25, 2014

But as Nereciana grew heavy with child and finally could no longer waddle out to work in the fields, she imagined the ceremony, the party, the happy times ahead.

From Time Magazine Archive

When Maria was heavy with child, the Germans occupied Peter's village and took over his home and his business.

From Time Magazine Archive

Mrs. Grice. mother of six and once again heavy with child, put the bottle on the kitchen table and set herself to comforting her children.

From Time Magazine Archive

And she was at that time heavy with child, and her strength went from her and she fell down from the wall.

From Gods and Fighting Men by Gregory, Lady