prenatal
gb/pɹinˈeɪtəl/ us/pɹinˈeɪtəl/
B2
Inglês
Aceções
0 aceções
adjective
B2
property
1
before a baby is born
Prenatal things happen or are used before a baby is born.
Padrão de uso:
prenatal [care/test/class/development/exposure]
Erro comum:
Do not usually use prenatal to describe the pregnant person; say a pregnant woman or pregnant person, not a prenatal woman.
Sinónimos
antenatal (Very close synonym, especially common in British English and medical contexts.)
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before-birth (Plain descriptive equivalent; less natural as an everyday adjective.)
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in utero (More technical; specifically means while in the womb.)
Antónimos
postnatal (Relating to the period after birth.)
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postpartum (After childbirth, especially relating to the mother or birthing parent.)
Colocações
prenatal care
|prenatal vitamins
|prenatal testing
|prenatal screening
|prenatal diagnosis
|prenatal appointment
|prenatal class
|prenatal development
|prenatal exposure
|prenatal health
Temas
pregnancy
|healthcare
|babies
|medicine
Exemplos
- She started prenatal care as soon as she found out she was pregnant.
- The study looked at how prenatal exposure to smoke affects children later in life.
- The hospital offers prenatal classes for first-time parents.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- Prenatal tests check the baby before birth.
- My doctor recommended a prenatal vitamin.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
prenatal
IPA
GB/pɹinˈeɪtəl/
US/pɹinˈeɪtəl/
Sílabas e acento
pren - at - al (3 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (at)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: prenatal
Expressões
prenatal appointment
1/pɹinˈeɪtəl əpˈɔɪntmənt/
fixed phrase
pregnancy medical visit
A doctor or midwife visit during pregnancy.
Exemplos
- At her prenatal appointment, the nurse checked her blood pressure.
- The clinic schedules prenatal appointments every four weeks early in pregnancy.
- He went with his partner to the prenatal appointment.
prenatal care
1/pɹinˈeɪtəl kˈɛɹ/
fixed phrase
medical care during pregnancy
Medical care for a pregnant person before the baby is born.
Exemplos
- Regular prenatal care can help doctors detect problems early.
- She had her first prenatal care appointment at eight weeks.
- Access to prenatal care is important for both parent and baby.
prenatal class
1/pɹinˈeɪtəl klˈæs/
fixed phrase
birth preparation class
A class that helps parents prepare for birth and a new baby.
Exemplos
- They signed up for a prenatal class at the hospital.
- The prenatal class covered labor, feeding, and newborn care.
- Many prenatal classes include breathing techniques and birth planning.
prenatal development
1/pɹinˈeɪtəl dɪvˈɛləpmənt/
fixed phrase
growth before birth
The way a baby grows before it is born.
Exemplos
- Nutrition can affect prenatal development.
- The course begins with prenatal development and continues through early childhood.
- Researchers study how stress may influence prenatal development.
prenatal exposure
1/pɹinˈeɪtəl ɪkspˈoʊʒɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
exposure before birth
When a developing baby is affected by something before birth.
Exemplos
- The researchers studied prenatal exposure to air pollution.
- Doctors warn that prenatal exposure to alcohol can harm a baby's development.
- The report linked prenatal exposure to high stress with later health risks.
prenatal testing
1/pɹinˈeɪtəl tˈɛstɪŋ/
fixed phrase
testing before birth
Tests done during pregnancy to check the baby before birth.
Exemplos
- Prenatal testing can look for certain genetic conditions.
- They spoke with a genetic counselor before deciding on prenatal testing.
- The clinic explained the benefits and limits of prenatal testing.
prenatal vitamin
1/pɹinˈeɪtəl vˈaɪtəmən/
fixed phrase
vitamin for pregnancy
A vitamin made for pregnancy.
Exemplos
- Her doctor recommended a prenatal vitamin with folic acid.
- Many people start taking prenatal vitamins before they become pregnant.
- He picked up prenatal vitamins from the pharmacy for his partner.
prenatal yoga
1/pɹinˈeɪtəl jˈoʊɡə/
fixed phrase
pregnancy yoga practice
Gentle yoga for pregnant people.
Exemplos
- Prenatal yoga classes focus on gentle movement and breathing.
- She asked her doctor whether prenatal yoga was safe for her.
- The community center offers prenatal yoga twice a week.