antenatal

[ an-tee-neyt-l ]

adjective

1. prenatal:

   an antenatal clinic.

antenatal

/ ˌæntɪˈneɪtəl /

adjective

1. occurring or present before birth; during pregnancy

noun

1. informal.
   Also calledprenatal an examination during pregnancy

Derived Forms

• ˌanteˈnatally, adverb

Other Words From

• ante·natal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of antenatal¹

First recorded in 1810–20; ante- + natal

Example Sentences

Given the recent steady decline in birth rate in Sweden, the researchers propose monitoring in antenatal care to address the problem.

From Science Daily

"Proper support and monitoring by antenatal care staff is therefore essential for women who have suffered serious health problems during pregnancy or delivery."

From Science Daily

In Scotland, Wales and England antenatal screening which tests for anomalies is offered to all pregnant women in the first trimester – between 11 and 13 weeks.

From BBC

The department said work is "ongoing" on how much and how long is required to introduce recommendations on "first trimester antenatal screening for foetal anomalies and inherited conditions".

From BBC

Antenatal Screening Wales said it was important information was offered in an "unbiased and non-judgemental way".

From BBC