Meaning & use
antenatal
Relating to the period before birth; concerning the care and monitoring of a pregnant woman and her fetus.
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She attended regular antenatal checkups throughout her pregnancy to monitor the baby's growth.
The clinic offers free antenatal classes to prepare first-time parents for childbirth.
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Antenatal is the standard British English term, while "prenatal" is more commonly used in American English for the same meaning.
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