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.
The couple decorated the nursery in anticipation of the baby's arrival before birth.
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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