Pregnancy News

Priya finds out she is pregnant, and she and Rahul share the exciting news with their families.

Meanings in Rahul, Priya, Family members, Doctor

Key words and phrases

pregnantexpecting a babyPriya found out she was pregnant.

expectinganother word for being pregnantWe're expecting our first child.

due datethe expected date of the baby's birthHer due date is in March.

gynecologista doctor who cares for women during pregnancyThey visited the gynecologist for a check-up.

ultrasounda scan used to see the baby before birthThe ultrasound showed a healthy heartbeat.

morning sicknessnausea felt during early pregnancyShe had mild morning sickness in the first month.

excitedfeeling very happy and eager about somethingBoth families were excited about the news.

grandparentsthe parents of your mother or fatherThe grandparents-to-be were overjoyed.

healthyin good physical conditionThe doctor said the baby was healthy.

congratulationswords said to celebrate someone's good newsEveryone said congratulations when they heard.

trimesterone of three three-month periods of pregnancyShe is in her second trimester now.

prenatalrelating to the period before birthThe doctor recommended prenatal vitamins.

cravingsstrong desires for particular foods during pregnancyShe had strange cravings for pickles at midnight.

baby showera party held to celebrate an upcoming babyHer friends planned a baby shower for next month.

midwifea trained professional who assists during childbirthA midwife was present during the delivery.

laborthe process of giving birthShe went into labor early in the morning.

checkupa regular medical examinationShe has a checkup every month with her gynecologist.

announcementa public statement sharing newsThey planned a special announcement for the family dinner.

kickthe movement felt when a baby moves inside the wombRahul felt the baby's kick for the first time.

nauseaa feeling of sickness with an urge to vomitNausea is common in the first trimester.

Useful sentences

Ask Priya, how are you feeling today?
Answer A little tired, but I have some wonderful news.
Ask When is your due date?
Answer The doctor says it's in March.
Ask Have you told your parents yet?
Answer Not yet, we want to tell them together this weekend.
Ask How was the ultrasound appointment?
Answer It went really well. The baby is healthy.
Ask Are you experiencing any morning sickness?
Answer A little, but it's manageable.
Ask Which trimester are you in now?
Answer I'm starting my second trimester.
Ask Are you taking your prenatal vitamins?
Answer Yes, the doctor prescribed them at the first checkup.
Ask Do you have any food cravings?
Answer I've been craving mangoes lately.
Ask Should we plan a baby shower?
Answer Yes, my friends already offered to organise one.
Ask How should we announce the news to everyone?
Answer Let's make a small announcement at dinner.

Dialogue

PriyaRahul, I have something amazing to tell you.

RahulWhat is it? You look so happy.

PriyaWe're going to be parents. I'm pregnant.

RahulThat's incredible news! I'm so happy right now.

PriyaLet's tell our parents this weekend.

RahulThey're going to be over the moon.

PriyaI already feel a little nausea in the mornings.

RahulDon't worry, the doctor said that's normal in the first trimester.

PriyaI'll start taking my prenatal vitamins from tomorrow.

RahulGreat idea. Let's also book your next checkup.

Common mistakes

Saying "She is pregnant with child" instead of simply "She is pregnant" (no need for "with child," which is old-fashioned).
Saying "I am feeling pregnant" instead of "I am pregnant" (pregnancy is a state, not a feeling).
Saying "When is the delivery date?" in casual speech instead of the more common "When is the due date?"
Saying "I am doing pregnancy" instead of "I am pregnant."
Saying "She is in family way" in formal speech instead of the clearer "She is expecting a baby."
Saying "baby kicking" instead of "the baby is kicking" or "I felt the baby kick."

Quick quiz

1. What is another word for being pregnant?

2. Complete: "The doctor says it's in ___." (referring to the due date)

3. What do you call a scan used to see the baby before birth?

4. What is a "trimester"?

5. A party held to celebrate an upcoming baby is called a ___.

6. Complete: "She went into ___ early in the morning."

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