Antenatal

usgb/ˌæntiˈneɪtl/
adjective

Relating to the time before a baby's birth, during pregnancy.

She attended all her antenatal appointments to ensure her baby's health.
Visual representation of "antenatal" - Relating to the time before a baby's birth, during pregnancy

Often appears as...

  • antenatal care
  • antenatal clinic

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Medical Context

Often used in healthcare settings to discuss pregnancy-related services or events.

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The antenatal class helped expectant parents prepare for childbirth.
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Non-human Usage

Rarely used for animals; 'prenatal' is more common in veterinary contexts.

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Farmers rarely talk about antenatal care for livestock.
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Not After Birth

Never used to discuss the period after a baby is born; that's called 'postnatal'.

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Antenatal vitamins are different from postnatal supplements.
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