B2nounhealth
US/ˈpreɡ.nən.si/
UK/ˈpreɡ.nən.si/
the state of carrying a baby that is growing inside the body, or the months before it is born
In context
She felt sick for the first three months of her pregnancy.
Smoking or drinking during pregnancy can seriously harm the baby.
A pregnancy test showed that she was expecting her first child.
Words that go with pregnancy
noun + preposition
- during pregnancyEat well during pregnancy.
noun + noun
- pregnancy testShe bought a pregnancy test at the pharmacy.
adjective + noun
- early pregnancyTiredness is common in early pregnancy.
- healthy pregnancyRegular check-ups help ensure a healthy pregnancy.
- teenage pregnancyTeenage pregnancy rates have fallen.