childbirth
noun
child·birth
ˈchī(-ə)l(d)-ˌbərth 
: the act or process of giving birth to a baby : parturition
Examples of childbirth in a Sentence
women who choose to undergo childbirth without the use of anesthetics and other drugs
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Lauren Peller, ABC News, 6 Apr. 2025
What’s more important is lifestyle, how well the body has recovered since childbirth and genetics.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
In fact, this wasn't the first time her husband's demanding schedule had played a role in their childbirth experiences.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
Midwives mean more women and babies survive Thousands of women die during childbirth each year in Chad.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childbirth. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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childbirth
noun
child·birth
ˈchīl(d)-ˌbərth
: the act or process of giving birth to children
called also parturition
Medical Definition
childbirth
noun
child·birth
ˈchīl(d)-ˌbərth
: the act or process of giving birth to a baby : parturition
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