childbearing

adjective

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

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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-

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Medical Definition of childbearing

: the act of bringing forth children : childbirth

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