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an elephant's pregnancy can last almost a year
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While ovarian cancer cannot always be prevented, genetic testing, birth control pills, pregnancy, and a healthy lifestyle may help lower the risk.
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Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Using that recognition to restrict reproductive healthcare or even prosecute pregnancy losses.
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During her pregnancy, the model seldom shared any updates with fans on her journey to motherhood.
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Fact checked by Sarah Scott Comments Key Takeaways A new study shows receiving a COVID-19 vaccine early in pregnancy does not increase the risk of a baby being born with birth defects.
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Julie Scott, Msn, Anp-Bc, Aocnp, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Using that recognition to restrict reproductive healthcare or even prosecute pregnancy losses.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
During her pregnancy, the model seldom shared any updates with fans on her journey to motherhood.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
Fact checked by Sarah Scott Comments Key Takeaways A new study shows receiving a COVID-19 vaccine early in pregnancy does not increase the risk of a baby being born with birth defects.
—Wendy Wisner, Parents, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Pregnancy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pregnancy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən(t)-sē 
plural pregnancies
: the condition of being pregnant : gestation
Medical Definition
pregnancy
noun
preg·nan·cy
ˈpreg-nən-sē
plural pregnancies
1
: the condition of being pregnant
2
: an instance of being pregnant
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