childbirth

noun

child·​birth ˈchī(-ə)l(d)-ˌbərth 

: the act or process of giving birth to a baby : parturition

Synonyms of childbirth

• pregnancy
• childbearing
• delivery
• labor
• pains
• parturition
• contraction

Examples of childbirth in a Sentence

women who choose to undergo childbirth without the use of anesthetics and other drugs

Recent Examples on the Web

She was admitted to hospital with preterm labor symptoms but was discharged because doctors were confident that her body was just getting ready for childbirth. — Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Nov. 2026

One of them nearly died during childbirth, while the other lost her baby, officials said. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 9 Nov. 2026

Pregnant women in the city were given a lump sum of $1,500 at the start of their enrollment, typically in the first 16 weeks of pregnancy, followed by $500 every month until one year after childbirth. — Ananya Rupanagunta, Vox, 4 Nov. 2026

Other examples include temporary reassignment, lighter physical duties, remote work, changes to uniforms or safety equipment and leave following childbirth, according to the agency. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing childbirth

• die in childbirth
• natural childbirth

Rhymes for childbirth

• rebirth
• stillbirth
• tamworth
• unearth
• afterbirth
• berth
• birth
• dearth
• earth
• firth
• girth
• mirth

Kids Definition

childbirth

noun

child·​birth ˈchīl(d)-ˌbərth 

: the act or process of giving birth to children

called also parturition

Medical Definition

childbirth

noun

child·​birth ˈchīl(d)-ˌbərth 

: the act or process of giving birth to a baby : parturition