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pregnancy

[preg-nuhn-see] / ˈprɛg nən si /


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And while we had different ways of getting to that goal, we sold teenagers on the idea that they should delay pregnancy so that they could accomplish their goals.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

Previous research has shown that even mild inflammation in the middle of pregnancy can affect developing offspring.

From Science Daily Jul. 25, 2026

Being of older maternal age, I found the pregnancy exhausting, and it was tiring keeping up with my child during his baby and toddler years.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

While abortions were decriminalised in South Korea 2019, there is no clear regulation on how far into pregnancy it can be carried out.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

Soon after hearing the news about Alicia’s pregnancy, Wes met another girl.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore

Researchers also identified links between structural changes in the brain and peripartum depression during both first and second pregnancies.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

He specializes in treating high-risk pregnancies, from cases of eclampsia, hypertension, or gestational diabetes to patients with multiple fetuses.

From Slate Jun. 16, 2026

While some households simply want smaller families and teen pregnancies have been on the decline, others are struggling with the high cost of living.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

There is no single national dataset tracking PAS specifically, however, although NHS estimates range from one instance per 300 to one per 2,000 pregnancies.

From BBC Jun. 13, 2026

This house and garden brought back the sweet man she had begun to love after their wedding, before the pregnancies, the miscarriages, the moves, and the money worries.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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