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pregnancy

[preg-nuhn-see] / ˈprɛg nən si /


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Shakur’s first chart hit was a harrowing tale of teen pregnancy based on a story he read in the New York Daily News.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 21, 2026

Whatever the case, West eventually decided she wanted to continue the pregnancy.

From Slate Aug. 20, 2026

The professional ballroom dancer revealed her pregnancy Monday on “Good Morning America,” stating that although she’s excited for the experience, it is also “daunting.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

About 90% of women who choose to end a pregnancy have a medical abortion which involves taking tablets at home.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

She had also confided to them the news of her pregnancy.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Fertility organizations have urged clinics in recent years to limit surrogate pregnancies to one embryo, citing higher risks of carrying twins or triplets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

Although most women experience one or more pregnancies during their lifetime, scientists are only beginning to understand how pregnancy influences the brain over the long term.

From Science Daily Jul. 11, 2026

He specializes in treating high-risk pregnancies, from cases of eclampsia, hypertension, or gestational diabetes to patients with multiple fetuses.

From Slate Jun. 16, 2026

While some households simply want smaller families and teen pregnancies have been on the decline, others are struggling with the high cost of living.

From MarketWatch Jun. 16, 2026

This house and garden brought back the sweet man she had begun to love after their wedding, before the pregnancies, the miscarriages, the moves, and the money worries.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins




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