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pregnancy

[ preg-nuhn-see ]

noun

plural pregnancies.
  1. the state, condition, or quality of being pregnant.


pregnancy

/ ˈɛɡəԲɪ /

noun

  1. the state or condition of being pregnant
  2. the period from conception to childbirth
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

pregnancy

  1. The condition of carrying developing offspring within the body.
  2. The time period during which this condition exists; gestation.
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Other 51Թ Forms

  • Dz·n· adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of pregnancy1

First recorded in 1520–30; pregn(ant) 1 + -ancy
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The system uses a glucose sensor to calculate and deliver precise insulin dosages required before and during pregnancy and the diabetes team are able to monitor people's glucose levels remotely.

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Later pregnancies have a higher risk of complications such as miscarriage, high blood pressure and chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.

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However, HHS regulations issued in 2021 say participating clinics must offer pregnant women information about prenatal care and delivery, infant care, foster care, adoption, and pregnancy termination.

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At the time of the couple's losses, the miscarriages were not officially recognised, because they occurred before 24 weeks of pregnancy.

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It emphasises that only women can be pregnant, for example, and women have specific legal protection during pregnancy.

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