mother-to-be

Definitions

1. A pregnant woman, especially one expecting her first child.
2. A woman whose partner is pregnant.

Equivalents

Examples

“The ideal position for a back massage for the mother-to-be is to sit⟳ astride a chair supported by cushions.”

“I don't know⟳ how other lesbian, nonbiological mothers-to-be, who tried to get⟳ pregnant and could not, might experience⟳ their partners' pregnancy.”

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