Translation of "expectant" into Chinese

It's just what I expected.

它正是我所期待的。

It appears that this bond can begin to form even during pregnancy, as the expectant mother senses life growing inside her.

看来这种连系甚至在怀孕时期也能开始培养,因为怀孕的母亲感到腹中的生命逐渐茁长。