1.
N-
‘pregnancy’ to conceive
a
child. to get
pregnant.
This term refers to early pregnancy. Conceiving is thought of as a process rather than a moment of conception. Men often will
not use this term when speaking with women; it is offensive to discuss early pregnancy in mixed company.
My sister is conceiving.
My sister is in early pregnancy.
2.
N-, -an
‘food’ to crave
certain
foods.
This word is not restricted to pregnant women, but may be applied to anyone.
What food are you craving to be eaten by you?
What foods are you craving?
3.
N-, -an
to crave
the
presence
of
somebody.
A pregnant woman may want to be near a person she hopes her child will be like. Or she may become addicted to watching movies
of a certain movie star, in the hopes that her child will look like that person.
She craves to have me here!