as in pregnancy
the act or process of giving birth to children
women who choose to undergo childbirth without the use of anesthetics and other drugs
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Recent Examples of childbirth
Amniotic fluid entering your bloodstream is a normal part of childbirth, but some people have a severe allergic response to the amniotic fluid, which is mostly water with fetal cells and tissue, mixing with their blood.
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Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
Pelvic Floor Care Pregnancy and childbirth—whether vaginally or C-section—can increase the risk of developing pelvic floor disorders.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
That appears to be the end of a critical program which monitored infant and maternal health nationwide across pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum.
—Bluesky Social, 1 Apr. 2025
There are many other difficult things in life besides childbirth.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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Sarah Lynch Baldwin, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2025
Pelvic Floor Care Pregnancy and childbirth—whether vaginally or C-section—can increase the risk of developing pelvic floor disorders.
—Melissa Willets, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
That appears to be the end of a critical program which monitored infant and maternal health nationwide across pregnancy, childbirth & postpartum.
—Bluesky Social, 1 Apr. 2025
There are many other difficult things in life besides childbirth.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childbirth
Noun
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Older age also carries a higher risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and chromosomal conditions during pregnancy.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Genetics are likely to play a role; researchers have also explored the possible contributions of factors such as parental age; labor and delivery conditions; and exposures to certain chemicals, medications, or infections during pregnancy.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2025
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To the side, Latino and Asian delivery workers sat on their scooters, swiping their phones for the next gig.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The Japanese video game giant said preorders will now begin April 24, and deliveries are still on track to begin in June.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Approximately 80% of miscarriages occur in the first trimester, so in the event of a complication or loss, the couple may be faced with sensitive questions or potential criticism from others.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This four-part drama is based on the true story of U.K. sub-postmasters who were falsely accused of theft due to a faulty computer system, revealing one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British history.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2025
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This pattern spans over a decade, indicating a remarkable fidelity to the Ashburton River and its surrounding creeks as critical parturition sites.—
Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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This pattern spans over a decade, indicating a remarkable fidelity to the Ashburton River and its surrounding creeks as critical parturition sites.—
Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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Trying to manage them can feel like a daily battle, and that doesn't take into account the manual labor that goes into pulling them by hand.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The day continues with tending the land, caring for the animals, milking the sheep and goats and preparing the food and goods from our labor.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbirth. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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