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pregnancy

[preg-nuhn-see] / ˈprɛg nən si /


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Some demographers see these women as simply postponing pregnancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

According to Healthline, nearly 100% of women in Iceland who receive a positive test for Down syndrome terminate their pregnancy.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

There is no separate category for pregnancy or maternity but there is a special topic category of parenting.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Might it instead require more support for women during pregnancy?

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

At school, I told my swim coach about my pregnancy.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers




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