Examples of pregnancy in a Sentence
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost a year
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After all, unintended or unwanted pregnancy is something nearly every woman must consider at one point in her life, for herself or someone else in her life.
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Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024
An ectopic pregnancy happens when a pregnancy takes place outside of your uterus–usually in the fallopian tube.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Sep. 2024
During pregnancy, it is recommended to limit caffeine intake to less than 200 mg per day, or about 1-2 small cups of coffee per day.7
Also, some people are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine and are more likely to experience side effects such as jitteriness, nervousness, and headaches.
—Laura Schober, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Michele had previously been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome during her first pregnancy.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Sep. 2024
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Leslie Felperin, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Sep. 2024
An ectopic pregnancy happens when a pregnancy takes place outside of your uterus–usually in the fallopian tube.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 5 Sep. 2024
During pregnancy, it is recommended to limit caffeine intake to less than 200 mg per day, or about 1-2 small cups of coffee per day.7
Also, some people are more sensitive to the effects of caffeine and are more likely to experience side effects such as jitteriness, nervousness, and headaches.
—Laura Schober, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Michele had previously been diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome during her first pregnancy.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 2 Sep. 2024
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pregnancy. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē 
plural pregnancies
: the condition of being pregnant : gestation
Medical Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən-sē
plural pregnancies
1
: the condition of being pregnant
2
: an instance of being pregnant
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