expectant
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Kim says it put her on more of an equal footing with other expectant parents, and helped her feel more in control.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
For $2.50, an expectant mother can receive micronutrient supplements that prevent stunting and lifelong cognitive damage in her child—returning nearly $100 of long-term benefits per child.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Their relationship with Max is also much more personal: Anna was Max’s pregnant lawyer in the trial where Max stood accused of killing his expectant wife, while Tom was the prosecutor.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
Many parents Rigby meets are skeptical of the accounts, while expectant parents whose newborns will qualify for the $1,000 are excited about them.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Delia finished Velia’s thought, looking at her twin first and then turning to me with an expectant look.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
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