childbirth
noun
child·birth
ˈchī(-ə)l(d)-ˌbərth 
: the act or process of giving birth to a baby : parturition
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women who choose to undergo childbirth without the use of anesthetics and other drugs
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Medicaid covers more than 40% of U.S. childbirths, ensuring healthier babies and protecting families from financial ruin.
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Robert Pearl, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Relaxin prepares the body for pregnancy and, later, for childbirth.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
More:Hospitals gave patients meds during childbirth, then reported them for illicit drug use
Second, awareness matters.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Social media users shared heartfelt sympathies and similar childbirth stories in the comments of her TikTok post.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Robert Pearl, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Relaxin prepares the body for pregnancy and, later, for childbirth.
—Laura Dorwart, Verywell Health, 2 Jan. 2025
More:Hospitals gave patients meds during childbirth, then reported them for illicit drug use
Second, awareness matters.
—Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Social media users shared heartfelt sympathies and similar childbirth stories in the comments of her TikTok post.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childbirth. Accessed 24 Jan. 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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