Antenatal
adjective
Relating to the time before a baby's birth, during pregnancy.
She attended all her antenatal appointments to ensure her baby's health.
Often appears as...
- antenatal care
- antenatal clinic
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
Relating to the time before a baby's birth, during pregnancy.
She attended all her antenatal appointments to ensure her baby's health.
Often appears as...
- antenatal care
- antenatal clinic
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used in healthcare settings to discuss pregnancy-related services or events.
The antenatal class helped expectant parents prepare for childbirth.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-human Usage
Rarely used for animals; 'prenatal' is more common in veterinary contexts.
Farmers rarely talk about antenatal care for livestock.
Pro Tip 3/3Not After Birth
Never used to discuss the period after a baby is born; that's called 'postnatal'.
Antenatal vitamins are different from postnatal supplements.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used in healthcare settings to discuss pregnancy-related services or events.
The antenatal class helped expectant parents prepare for childbirth.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-human Usage
Rarely used for animals; 'prenatal' is more common in veterinary contexts.
Farmers rarely talk about antenatal care for livestock.
Pro Tip 3/3Not After Birth
Never used to discuss the period after a baby is born; that's called 'postnatal'.
Antenatal vitamins are different from postnatal supplements.
Pro Tip 1/3Medical Context
Often used in healthcare settings to discuss pregnancy-related services or events.
The antenatal class helped expectant parents prepare for childbirth.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-human Usage
Rarely used for animals; 'prenatal' is more common in veterinary contexts.
Farmers rarely talk about antenatal care for livestock.
Pro Tip 3/3Not After Birth
Never used to discuss the period after a baby is born; that's called 'postnatal'.
Antenatal vitamins are different from postnatal supplements.
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Video examples
Aparna Hegde: The...
And we were right there and ready. We repurposed our tech platform within a matter of days. We created a virtual clinic for antenatal pediatric care manned by qualified doctors. Our call-center staff arranged logistic support, like ambulances.
Video examples
Aparna Hegde: The...
And we were right there and ready. We repurposed our tech platform within a matter of days. We created a virtual clinic for antenatal pediatric care manned by qualified doctors. Our call-center staff arranged logistic support, like ambulances.
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