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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The Fantastic Four: First Steps boasts positive themes centering on the strength of family, the beauty of childbirth, and protecting the next generation.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
23 July 2025 -
Pregnant people living in states with bans are twice as likely to die during childbirth as in states without bans.—
Claire Laurier Decoteau,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Just 140 minutes of prenatal exercise weekly can reduce the risk of gestational diabetes by 25%.—
Ashley Austin,
Time,
20 July 2025
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Higher vaccination rates and higher use of prenatal care were associated with more efficient systems, as were higher investments in preventative care.—
Alexis Kayser,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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Hundreds of these victims were pregnant women, who gave birth in the detention centers.—
Graciela Mochkofsky,
New Yorker,
31 July 2025
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Advertisement Extreme heat can also leave pregnant women and their fetuses vulnerable to pregnancy complications.—
Simmone Shah,
Time,
30 July 2025
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“Childbearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbearing. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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