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pregnancy

[preg-nuhn-see] / ˈprɛg nən si /


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After finding out about his condition, he had surgery to treat it and became hyper-focused on taking lukewarm showers, minimizing cardio and taking supplements, but the changes didn’t result in a pregnancy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

It also poses a serious risk during pregnancy.

From Science Daily • Apr. 6, 2026

Bush could not face the most serious charges in relation to Sunny's case as Beverley's son died less than 24 weeks into her pregnancy.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Steinfeld flaunted her pregnancy during the awards circuit earlier this year, cradling her baby bump at the red carpet for the Golden Globe Awards.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

One of my favorite visitors was Tica, a young wife who came to see the Paqo toward the end of her first pregnancy.

From "The Ugly One" by Leanne Statland Ellis