gestational
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Larger neck size is associated with a greater likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes, both of which can lead to long-term complications such as nerve damage, vision loss, and limb amputation.
From Science Daily
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
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
It is anonymized but remarkable in its granularity, including details such as gestational age, complications and procedures.
From Salon
As more women are forced to carry high-risk pregnancies to term without adequate prenatal care, rates of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia and postpartum hemorrhaging will increase — leading to lifelong health complications and even death.
From Salon
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