as in childbirth
the act or process of giving birth to children
in olden days many women died in childbearing
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Noun
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For years, society has warned women against childbirth after 35.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 May 2025 -
In the five years following childbirth, 26% of fathers had been promoted or had moved to a better job compared to only 13% of mothers.—
Eva Epker,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Pregnant women may not get necessary prenatal care leading to health problems in American citizen babies that will have to be addressed by the health care system for the next century.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 May 2025
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While most senators supported the bill, several Republicans cited concerns with taking away parental consent for contraceptive counseling and prenatal care, arguing that the government is intruding on parental rights to guide their children.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Greater Salt Lake police officers responded to a call from a Millcreek home that a man and his six family members had been held against their will by their pregnant daughter's boyfriend, Garcia.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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However, anyone taking blood pressure medication, anticoagulants, heart medication, treatment for diabetes or erectile dysfunction pills, pregnant women and asthmatics should consult their doctor first before using L-arginine supplements.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
19 May 2025
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“Childbearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbearing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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