antenatal

American  

[an-tee-nayt-l] / ˌæn tiˈneɪt l /

adjective

1. prenatal.

   an antenatal clinic.

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antenatal British  

/ ˌæntɪˈneɪtəl /

adjective

1. occurring or present before birth; during pregnancy

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noun

1. Also called: prenatal. informal an examination during pregnancy

Other Word Forms

• antenatally
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of antenatal

First recorded in 1810–20; ante- + natal

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How does antenatal compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• antenatal vs. prenatal

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Example Sentences

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antenatal

She travelled that distance even for short antenatal appointments.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

They didn't know each other, but they had one thing in common - they were all expecting their first child and attending antenatal classes.

From BBC ● Feb. 12, 2026

Given the recent steady decline in birth rate in Sweden, the researchers propose monitoring in antenatal care to address the problem.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024

"Proper support and monitoring by antenatal care staff is therefore essential for women who have suffered serious health problems during pregnancy or delivery."

From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024

Peter Bell the Second, as it is convenient, though not strictly accurate, to call Reynold's "antenatal Peter," was more popular than the original.

From Gossip in a Library by Edmund Gosse

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