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antenatal

adjective

/ˌæntiˈneɪtl/

Meaning

Relating to the medical care and treatment given to a pregnant woman before the birth of her child.

She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy.

prenatal, pre-birth, maternity, maternal care

postnatal, after-birth

antenatal care, antenatal clinic, antenatal checkup

Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.

existing naturally in a person or animal; also related to reproduction within a limited community

not true or correct; intended to deceive

Deliberately cruel, violent, or immoral.

Humbly or earnestly asking for something, especially from a person in authority.

Gracefully tall, slender, and flexible, like a willow tree.