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gestational

American  
[je-stay-shuhn-uhl] / dʒɛˈsteɪ ʃən əl /

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or occurring during a period of gestating.


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He specializes in treating high-risk pregnancies, from cases of eclampsia, hypertension, or gestational diabetes to patients with multiple fetuses.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 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 data has been adjusted for factors known to affect mortality rates, including socio-economic deprivation, ethnicity and the gestational age at birth.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

It is anonymized but remarkable in its granularity, including details such as gestational age, complications and procedures.

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2025

The findings reflect national trends demonstrating the increasing prevalence of conditions such as obesity, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and gestational diabetes among pregnant people of all ages, she added.

From Science Daily • Nov. 22, 2024

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