antenatal care Medical surveillance and review performed during pregnancy for the early detection of possible complications of pregnancy, especially pre-eclamptic toxaemia (see PRE-ECLAMPSIA) and uterine and fetal abnormalities.
The closest phrase listed in the dictionary is âbeauty contestâ which is defined as: an assemblage of girls or women at which judges select the most beautiful âcalled also beauty pageant. This definition barely grazes the surface. b: an ostentatious display.
In the world of childrenâs pageants today, it is common to see images of small girls wearing adult stage make-up, elaborate hairpieces, false eyes lashes, fake teeth, spray tans and expensive custom-made stage dresses.