noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
before childbirth; prenatal; antepartum
Refers to the period before giving birth. Often used in compounds like 産前休暇 (maternity leave before birth) or as a no-adjective.
See also: 産後
産前の準備はとても大切です。
Prenatal preparation is very important.
彼女は産前休暇を取って実家に帰った。
She took maternity leave before childbirth and went back to her parents' home.