gestational
Americanadjective
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Doctors are encouraged to consider family history of atherosclerosis, underlying conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, and life events like early menopause or pregnancy complications, including preeclampsia or gestational diabetes, when evaluating risk and planning treatment.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 29, 2026
The pads hanging on the wall or already strapped onto customers are marked up with gestational ages: 2 months, 6 months, or twins.
From Slate ● Jul. 21, 2025
Ms Morgan, who developed gestational diabetes when she was pregnant, had a cervical sweep to help bring on her choice of a natural labour.
From BBC ● May 7, 2025
There are no gestational age restrictions, although most abortions are performed during the first trimester and those after 23 weeks require specialized care.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 2025
It is anonymized but remarkable in its granularity, including details such as gestational age, complications and procedures.
From Salon ● Feb. 21, 2025
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