gestational
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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A young woman unsuited to other jobs finds a role as a gestational surrogate for the career-minded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Diabetes UK says better follow-up care also needs to be offered to mums-to-be diagnosed with gestational diabetes in pregnancy because it increases the risk of type 2 diabetes after childbirth.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Soon after, Washington Regional officials told Duane they would agree to transfer Waldorf to a hospital in Kansas, where abortion at her gestational stage was legal.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
In 2021, the Grammy winner recalled baby Riley’s breathing complications and said she suffered with gestational diabetes before his arrival.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 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
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