gestational
adj. C1 Advanced UK //dʒɛstˈeɪʃənəl// ges·ta·tion·al
adj. relating to the time when a baby is growing inside its mother's body. It is often used to describe the length of a pregnancy or the health of the mother and child.
adj. relating to the period of pregnancy or the development of a fetus within the uterus. Typically used in medical or biological contexts to describe the duration or physiological state of a pregnancy.
The doctor confirmed that the baby is at a healthy gestational age.
The hospital provides specialized care for mothers who are at a high risk of complications during their gestational period.
While the physical symptoms of pregnancy are well-documented, the psychological impact of gestational anxiety remains a subject of ongoing research in maternal health studies.