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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In light of the deal, sources said Rep. Luna will not trigger her bipartisan discharge petition -- which has 218 signatures -- to allow mothers and fathers to vote remotely for up to 12 weeks after childbirth.—
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
Adjective
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Birth center staff will provide information on prenatal care, car seat safety, breastfeeding and safe sleep, and community resource representatives and health vendors will be on hand.—
Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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In The Black Sea Post-pregnancy maternal health benefits may include bereavement leave for pregnancy loss, prenatal and postnatal care, paid parental leave, mental health resources, lactation support, and doula services.—
Michelle Travis,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The family posed for Christmas photos in matching red formal wear and themed elf onesies in 2023, when Alcala was pregnant with Alianna.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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Chelsea, who asked to use a pseudonym to protect her husband, was pregnant with their second child at the time, and the family needed the cash.—
Teele Rebane,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Childbearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbearing. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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