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# pregnancy loss

noun phrase (pregnancy loss, pregnancy losses)

«pregnancy loss» in the English dictionary: in the primary school — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

## In the primary school

Source: Mova's pupils' dictionary. Licence: [Elamur Cosmic License](https://mova.elamur.ai/free/en/docs/LICENSE/). Reviewed: the dictionary the pupils of Mova's primary school read; its examples quote the lessons and public-domain tales. Ships with Mova.

### Meaning

(euphemism, official) the death of a baby before birth; a miscarriage or a stillbirth.

### In the lessons

Doctors, charities and families use it as a gentle phrase for a very sad event, without the harsh-sounding words. Official and polite register, all English-speaking countries.

### Examples

- The charity supports families after pregnancy loss.
- Pregnancy loss is more common than many people think.
- She spoke bravely about her pregnancy loss.
- The hospital has a special room for parents after pregnancy loss.
- Friends sent flowers after their pregnancy loss.
- Doctors say pregnancy loss is not the mother's fault.

### Note

It is a serious and sad subject; be kind. Plain words: miscarriage, stillbirth.