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

Definition of childbearing

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

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

medical Definition of childbearing

: the act of bringing forth children : childbirth
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childbearing

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