Developmental Psychology Vocabulary

noun the emergence of a baby or other young from the body of its mother; the start of life as a physically separate being

verb to bring forth a baby or young from the body of its mother

• The birth of a new era in technology has revolutionized the way we live.
• My sister just announced the birth of her baby boy!
• Dude, that concert was the birth of a new music scene.
• The birth of a new idea can lead to great innovations.

adjective relating to or occurring before birth

• Prenatal care is essential for ensuring the health of both the mother and the baby.
• Make sure you schedule your prenatal appointments with the doctor.
• I heard she's expecting, so she's all about that prenatal stuff now.
• Just like how plants need proper care before they bloom, a baby needs prenatal care to grow healthy.

noun the act of moving or going backward

• The country's economy experienced a period of retrogression due to poor policy decisions.
• The team's performance showed signs of retrogression in the last few games.
• His fashion sense is so retro, it's like he's stuck in a time of retrogression.
• The lack of innovation in the company led to a retrogression in their market position.