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Already, fetal surgeries have corrected structural defects in utero or the womb.
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Here, decision-making whether to continue or withdraw support may depend on many factors, such as the stage of pregnancy, risk of clinical complications, and chance of fetal survival.
—Katherine Drabiak, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Pregnant people should limit their intake of high-mercury fish like king mackerel to avoid potential harm to fetal brain development.9
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—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025
In comparison to a severe abruption that causes a lot of bleeding, pain, and fetal distress is considered a medical emergency and may require immediate delivery to avoid complications like hemorrhage and even fetal or maternal death.
—Lisa McCarty, SELF, 21 May 2025
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William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Here, decision-making whether to continue or withdraw support may depend on many factors, such as the stage of pregnancy, risk of clinical complications, and chance of fetal survival.
—Katherine Drabiak, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 June 2025
Pregnant people should limit their intake of high-mercury fish like king mackerel to avoid potential harm to fetal brain development.9
3.
—Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 29 May 2025
In comparison to a severe abruption that causes a lot of bleeding, pain, and fetal distress is considered a medical emergency and may require immediate delivery to avoid complications like hemorrhage and even fetal or maternal death.
—Lisa McCarty, SELF, 21 May 2025
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“Fetal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fetal. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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fetal
adjective
fe·tal
ˈfēt-ᵊl 
: of, relating to, or being a fetus
Medical Definition
fetal
adjective
fe·tal
variants
or chiefly British foetal
: of, relating to, or being a fetus
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