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Prenatal: meaning, definitions and examples

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prenatal

 

[ ˈpriːˌneɪtəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

medical term

Prenatal refers to the period or care related to an unborn child before birth. It encompasses a range of health services and education aimed at ensuring the well-being of both the mother and the fetus during pregnancy.

Synonyms

antenatal, pre-birth, pregnancy-related

Examples of usage

  • Prenatal vitamins are essential for the health of the developing baby.
  • She attended regular prenatal check-ups throughout her pregnancy.
  • Prenatal care can help detect potential complications early.

Translations

Translations of the word "prenatal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-natal

🇮🇳 प्रसवपूर्व (prasavapurv)

🇩🇪 pränatal

🇮🇩 pra-natal

🇺🇦 передродовий

🇵🇱 przedporodowy

🇯🇵 出生前 (しゅっしょうまえ, shusshoumae)

🇫🇷 prénatal

🇪🇸 prenatal

🇹🇷 prenatal

🇰🇷 출산 전 (chulsan jeon)

🇸🇦 قبل الولادة (qabl alwiladah)

🇨🇿 předporodní

🇸🇰 predporodný

🇨🇳 产前 (chǎnqián)

🇸🇮 predporodni

🇮🇸 fyrir fæðingu

🇰🇿 тума алдындағы (tuma aldındaki)

🇬🇪 წინა მშობიარობა (ts'ina mzhobiaroba)

🇦🇿 doğumdan əvvəl

🇲🇽 prenatal

Etymology

The word "prenatal" is derived from the Latin prefix "pre-", meaning 'before', and "natal", which comes from the Latin word 'natalis', meaning 'of birth'. The term began to be used in the medical context in the early 20th century as pregnancy and childbirth became subjects of increasing medical attention and research. The development of prenatal care as a distinct field within obstetrics reflects a broader understanding of maternal and infant health. As knowledge about fetal development and maternal health risks has evolved, prenatal care has become a crucial part of maternity care, emphasizing the importance of medical supervision before childbirth. Over the years, it has also broadened to include education and support for expectant parents. Today, the importance of prenatal care is widely recognized in promoting healthier pregnancies and positive outcomes for both mothers and babies.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,056, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.