prenatal

[pree-neyt-l] / priˈneɪt l /

ADJECTIVE

before birth

Synonyms

STRONGEST

fetal

WEAK

during pregnancy

Example Sentences

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Hackney told Salon the rise in maternity deserts is most likely a factor to the decline in early prenatal care.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

“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

Both prenatal alcohol exposure and prenatal stress altered the dopamine system in the adult offspring.

From Science Daily • Feb. 6, 2026

She missed out on baby showers and prenatal yoga classes and handing her newborn baby off to acquaintances.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2026

I find prenatal vitamin recommendations, sonograms, and photocopies of each visit to the doctor.

From "Everything, Everything" by Nicola Yoon