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prenatal

[pree-neyt-l] / priˈneɪt l /
ADJECTIVE
before birth
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“Delayed prenatal care has serious consequences for both mothers and babies,” Dr. Kim Bruno, associate director at Sera Prognostics, told Salon.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

The decline in early prenatal care was highest for Black mothers, where first-trimester care fell from 69.7 percent in 2021 to 65.1 percent in 2024.

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

Your sister Helen, I didn’t have one prenatal visit to a clinic or anything when I had her.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride



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