fall pregnant
Start expecting child
Fall pregnant means to become pregnant, with fall suggesting something that happens to a person rather than something chosen.
The phrase is more common in British than American English: She fell pregnant at seventeen.
It can carry connotations of unplanned pregnancy, though not always.
Form a mental notion
- expectingAwaiting a predicted outcome
- gestationCarrying offspring in womb
- embryoOrganism before birth
- fetusGestating offspring
trimester · ultrasound · maternity · prenatal · ovulation · fertilization · implantation · zygote
Egg discharge from ovary
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
- implantationEmbedding into tissue
- reproductiveRelated to producing offspring
fertile · menstrual cycle · ovum · sperm · fertility treatment · IVF · insemination · endometrium
Pregnant, old-fashioned term
- knocked upSlang for impregnated
- preggersCasually with child
- baby bumpPregnant woman's protruding stomach
- eating for twoPregnant woman's meal justification
State of having children
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- responsibilityState of being answerable
- nurtureSupport growth and development
milestone · life-changing · nesting · preparation · new chapter · expectant parents · lifestyle change
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- accidentalOccurring by chance
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
- unintendedNot done on purpose
- unanticipatedNot predicted beforehand
unprepared · mistimed · unexpected · shotgun wedding · unready · oops baby
conceive
Form a mental notion
fetus · trimester · ultrasound · maternity · prenatal · ovulation · fertilization · implantation · zygote · blastocyst
ovulation
Egg discharge from ovary
- conceptionFormation of an idea
- fertilizationGamete fusion creating zygote
- implantationEmbedding into tissue
reproductive · fertile · menstrual cycle · ovum · sperm · fertility treatment · IVF · insemination · endometrium · follicle
with child
Pregnant, old-fashioned term
- knocked upSlang for impregnated
- preggersCasually with child
- baby bumpPregnant woman's protruding stomach
parenthood
State of having children
- motherhoodState of being a female parent
- anticipationState of awaiting something
- responsibilityState of being answerable
nurture · milestone · life-changing · nesting · preparation · new chapter · expectant parents · lifestyle change
surprise
Unexpected event causing astonishment
- accidentalOccurring by chance
- unforeseenNot predicted or expected
- unintendedNot done on purpose
unanticipated · unprepared · mistimed · unexpected · shotgun wedding · unready · oops baby
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