Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with pregnancy in American Collocation
pregnancy
noun
countable/uncountable
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
affecting girls who are teenagers
The UK has the highest rate of teen pregnancies in western Europe.
not wanted
Contraception is really important as it can prevent unplanned pregnancy.
early
Women need to take folic acid supplements during early pregnancy to help give their babies the best start in life.
late
Researchers warned that scans in late pregnancy were now routine in many countries.
involving more than one baby
The first edition of this book was a landmark publication in establishing the study of multiple pregnancy.
involving a baby growing outside the organ in which babies grow
Tests over several days may be requested to rule out an ectopic pregnancy.
normal
Providing your pregnancy is normal, you can continue to exercise throughout the nine months.
successful
From what you say, there seems every chance of a successful pregnancy.
have a pregnancy
She had had a trouble-free pregnancy.
end a pregnancy
Women now have the well-established right to terminate an unwanted pregnancy.
prevent a pregnancy
The following figures will give you some idea of which methods are best at preventing pregnancy.
plan a pregnancy
Most of them had not planned their pregnancies.
prove that a pregnancy exists
The doctor called to confirm her pregnancy .
reduce the number of pregnancies
For those interested in reducing teenage pregnancy the message is bleak.
I decided to do a pregnancy test as I felt that I was pregnant.