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pregnancy

[preg-nuhn-see] / ˈprɛg nən si /


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But, seven months into her pregnancy in February 2023, Danielle woke up feeling unwell.

From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026

By observing the retinal organoids over several months, the scientists could follow changes that would otherwise be extremely difficult to study during pregnancy.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026

Reality star Savannah Chrisley on Tuesday announced her pregnancy and engagement to her mystery fiancé, finally revealing that his name is Jason after months of secrecy.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026

Doctors say more postpartum women are asking about the drugs—both those that took them before pregnancy, as well as those who didn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026

In the lethargy of her pregnancy, Amaranta Úrsula tried to set up a business in necklaces made out of the backbones of fish.

From "One Hundred Years of Solitude" by Gabriel Garcia Marquez

In a separate statement, Huerta added that both incidents, which occurred in the 1960s, led to pregnancies which she had kept secret.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2026

Huerta said the two encounters with Chavez resulted in pregnancies that she chose to keep secret, arranging for the children to be raised by other families.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2026

A woman who faked two pregnancies and falsely claimed that a former star of “The Bachelor” was the father of one of the children has been sentenced to 30 days in jail.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 26, 2026

Given the exorbitant cost, I doubt we’ll see a wave of pregnancies later in life.

From Slate ● Oct. 16, 2026

Rats exposed to aldrin had fewer pregnancies and their young were sickly and short-lived.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson


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