CEFR A2

before birth

adverbial phrase

Meaning

The period of time when a baby is developing inside its mother's body, before it is born.

Examples

The mother took vitamins to ensure the baby's health before birth.
Many genetic tests can be performed before birth to check for potential health issues.

Synonyms: prenatal, antenatal, gestational

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before birth (A2)

adverbial phrase

Pronunciation: bɪˈfɔː bɜːθ

Definition

The period of time when a baby is developing inside its mother's body, before it is born.

Examples

The mother took vitamins to ensure the baby's health before birth.
Many genetic tests can be performed before birth to check for potential health issues.

How to Use before birth

before birth (prepositional phrase): The time prior to a baby being born. — "The doctor monitored the mother closely before birth."

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