der Schwangerschaftsverlauf
Translation
course of pregnancy, progress of pregnancy
Examples
Der Schwangerschaftsverlauf war bisher positiv.
The course of the pregnancy has been positive so far.
Der Arzt dokumentiert den Schwangerschaftsverlauf.
The doctor documents the course of the pregnancy.
Grammar Patterns
((the course of pregnancy)) ((of sb.)) the course of pregnancy of sb. Maria's course of pregnancy is normal.
Similar Words
die Schwangerschaftsentwicklung (pregnancy development)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'Schwangerschaft' (pregnancy) + '-s-' (linking element) + 'Verlauf' (course). Literally 'pregnancy-course'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into its parts: 'Schwangerschaft' (pregnancy) and 'Verlauf' (course). It's the 'course' of a 'pregnancy'.