as in gestation
the state of containing unborn young within the body
an elephant's pregnancy can last almost two years
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During pregnancy, biotin is an essential nutrient that supports the growth of the embryo, per Mount Sinai.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium sulfate may be used to treat pre-eclampsia and eclampsia during pregnancy.
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Congratulatory replies poured in after the couple shared their pregnancy news on Instagram, along with several photos.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Though women can also abort a pregnancy taking only misoprostol, according to Planned Parenthood.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 20 Nov. 2024
Magnesium Sulfate Magnesium sulfate may be used to treat pre-eclampsia and eclampsia during pregnancy.
—Brittany Lubeck, Ms, Rdn, Verywell Health, 20 Nov. 2024
Congratulatory replies poured in after the couple shared their pregnancy news on Instagram, along with several photos.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 19 Nov. 2024
Though women can also abort a pregnancy taking only misoprostol, according to Planned Parenthood.
—Alyssa Goldberg, The Courier-Journal, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pregnancy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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