Antenatal
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Medical Context
Often used in healthcare settings to discuss pregnancy-related services or events. The antenatal class helped expectant parents prepare for childbirth.
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Non-human Usage
Rarely used for animals; 'prenatal' is more common in veterinary contexts. Farmers rarely talk about antenatal care for livestock.
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Not After Birth
Never used to discuss the period after a baby is born; that's called 'postnatal'. Antenatal vitamins are different from postnatal supplements.