childbearing

adjective

child·​bear·​ing ˈchī(-ə)l(d)-ˌber-iŋ 

: of or relating to the process of conceiving, being pregnant with, and giving birth to children

women of childbearing age

childbearing noun

Synonyms of childbearing

• childbirth

Examples of childbearing in a Sentence

in olden days many women died in childbearing

Recent Examples on the Web

Egg freezing, formally called oocyte preservation, is one of the clearest ways to extend a woman’s childbearing years. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

In the United Kingdom, there is a midwife assigned to every childbearing individual, regardless of the risk status of the pregnancy. — Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for childbearing

• comparing
• declaring
• despairing
• forbearing
• impairing
• preparing
• repairing
• ridesharing
• timesharing
• uncaring
• unerring
• unsparing

Kids Definition

childbearing

adjective

child·​bear·​ing ˈchīl(d)-ˌbar-iŋ 

-ˌber-

: of or relating to the process of becoming and being pregnant with and giving birth to children

women of childbearing age

childbearing noun

Medical Definition

childbearing

noun

child·​bear·​ing ˈchīl(d)-ˌbar-iŋ, -ˌber- 

: the act of bringing forth children : childbirth

childbearing adjective