fetal

Example Sentences

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"I get into bed in the fetal position and my shoulder is absolutely killing me."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

Particulate matter from fossil fuel emissions is also linked to cardiovascular events and negative effects on maternal fetal health.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

He was right: There was something eerily peaceful about the grid of women folded in fetal position.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

“Early visits are essential for identifying and managing conditions like hypertension, diabetes, infections and fetal growth restriction. When care begins late, or not at all, clinicians miss the window to manage these risks effectively.”

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

The pain made him dizzy and faint, and he lay on his side, crouched in the fetal position, his eyes closed.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green