Recent Examples on the WebThe two-drug regimen is used to end a pregnancy through 10 weeks gestation.—CBS News, 19 Mar. 2024 She isn’t portrayed as the kind of sleek careerist or hard-living hot mess that is usually the sort to have their world turned upside-down by a surprise pregnancy in Hollywood films.—Catherine Bray, Variety, 19 Mar. 2024 Protecting nonviable in vitro embryos raises questions about contraception that prevents implantation – like some IUDs, the devices placed inside a uterus to prevent pregnancy.—Ali Martin, The Christian Science Monitor, 18 Mar. 2024 Research suggests that genetics play a role in a child developing ADHD, as well as other factors, including premature birth, low birth weight, lead poisoning, brain injuries and use of alcohol or tobacco during pregnancy.—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024 Signs of a Period, but No Period Having period symptoms but no period might be a sign of pregnancy.—Anthea Levi, Health, 16 Mar. 2024 The couple announced their pregnancy before their engagement, sparking rumors about a potential secret wedding that were confirmed shortly after.—Grace Smith, Peoplemag, 15 Mar. 2024 Choline during pregnancy can have the following potential benefits:
Baby brain development.—Casey Seiden, Parents, 15 Mar. 2024 This is her third pregnancy; the last two ended in miscarriage.—Carolyn Hax, Washington Post, 15 Mar. 2024
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