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Prenatally: meaning, definitions and examples

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prenatally

 

[ ˌpriːˈneɪtəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

before birth

Prenatally refers to the period before birth. It is often used in medical and healthcare contexts to describe care, testing, or conditions that occur during pregnancy.

Examples of usage

  • Prenatally, the mother must ensure she receives adequate nutrition.
  • Certain medical conditions need to be monitored prenatally.
  • Prenatally, genetic screening can help assess potential risks.
  • Health classes can provide important information prenatally.
  • Regular check-ups are essential prenatally for a healthy pregnancy.

Translations

Translations of the word "prenatally" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-natalmente

🇮🇳 प्रेनेटल्ली

🇩🇪 pränatal

🇮🇩 sebelum lahir

🇺🇦 пренатально

🇵🇱 prenatalnie

🇯🇵 出生前に (しゅっしょうまえに)

🇫🇷 prénatalement

🇪🇸 prenatalmente

🇹🇷 prenatal olarak

🇰🇷 출생 전 (출생 전에)

🇸🇦 قبل الولادة (قبل الولادة)

🇨🇿 prenatálně

🇸🇰 prenatálne

🇨🇳 产前 (chǎn qián)

🇸🇮 prenatalno

🇮🇸 fóstur

🇰🇿 пренаталды

🇬🇪 პრენატალურად

🇦🇿 prenatal olaraq

🇲🇽 prenatalmente

Etymology

The word 'prenatally' stems from the Latin prefix 'pre-', meaning 'before', and 'natal', from the Latin 'natalis', meaning 'relating to birth'. The term emphasizes the timeframe prior to the arrival of the baby, specifically in the context of health and medical care given to the mother and fetus. The use of 'prenatal' has become increasingly important with advancements in obstetrics and pediatrics, as health care providers recognize the significance of monitoring and supporting mothers during pregnancy to ensure positive outcomes for both mother and child. Over the years, various studies and medical practices have underscored that prenatal care is crucial for identifying and managing potential health risks that can affect the developing fetus.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,372 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.