prenatal

American  

[pree-neyt-l] / priˈneɪt l /

adjective

1. previous to birth or to giving birth.

   prenatal care for mothers.

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prenatal British  

/ priːˈneɪtəl /

adjective

1. occurring or present before birth; during pregnancy

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noun

1. informal a prenatal examination

prenatal Cultural  

1. A descriptive term for the period between conception and birth.

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Other Word Forms

• prenatally adverb

Etymology

Origin of prenatal

First recorded in 1820–30; pre- + natal

Compare meaning

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

• antenatal vs. prenatal

Example Sentences

That same year, Reiner helped pass an initiative to use revenue from cigarette taxes for prenatal and early childhood support programme called California First Five.

From BBC

It established a statewide commission and 58 county commissions charged with investing in healthcare, parenting support, early education and other services for children from prenatal stages through age 5.

From Los Angeles Times

Until now, the U.S. recommended a simple universal birth dose of a hepatitis B vaccine for every newborn precisely because prenatal care, insurance coverage and medical records are so variable in our fragmented system.

From MarketWatch

But experts say the proposed alternative of universal prenatal testing and aggressive risk assessment is unrealistic in the current American healthcare system.

From Los Angeles Times

Those who are, she said, receive “regular prenatal visits, mental health services, nutritional support, and accommodations aligned with community standards of care.”

From Los Angeles Times

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