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.
1 The French Senate voted to ban child beauty pageants for kids under 16. 2  Lawmakers in France argue the pageants sexualize girls at a young age. 3  Many Americans think pageants for very young girls should be outlawed. 4  Pageant supporters say girls develop self-esteem, confidence and other skills that last a lifetime.ow pleased I am that, finally, some are fully awakened and realizing that child beauty pageants should be banned, said Darlene Eckerman of Amarillo, Texas, in an e-mail message.