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prenatal

[pree-neyt-l] / priˈneɪt l /
ADJECTIVE
before birth
Synonyms


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But from 2021 to 2024, prenatal care starting in the first trimester declined to 75.5 percent.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

After years of progress, fewer pregnant Americans are getting prenatal care in the first weeks of pregnancy — or getting access to care at all.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

Nearly half of women, 41%, reported that their prenatal and delivery costs were higher than they expected.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 23, 2026

The analysis was prompted by renewed public concern following claims made in September 2025 suggesting that prenatal exposure to acetaminophen could interfere with brain development and increase the likelihood of autism.

From Science Daily • Jan. 19, 2026

Dr. McNally testified that Mrs. Colbey’s pregnancy was at high risk for "unexplained fetal death" because of her age and lack of prenatal care.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson