antenatal

/ˈæntənˌe‍ɪtə‍l/

/ˈæntənˌeɪɾəl/

[adjective]

antenatal

[ADJECTIVE]

relating to or occurring in the period of time before birth

synonyms : antepartum

prenatal

antonyms : perinatal

Examples

1. So Donna, you had an antenatal test.

2. At one of your antenatal appointments, the midwife will discuss which screens will be offered to you during your pregnancy and after your baby is born.

3. Seeing new tools where people can monitor the antenatal care through a variety of nudging apps.

4. It's difficult to imagine a path to the end of poverty, or shared prosperity without proper antenatal care for mothers.