childbirth
noun
child·birth
ˈchī(-ə)l(d)-ˌbərth 
: the act or process of giving birth to a baby : parturition
Examples of childbirth in a Sentence
women who choose to undergo childbirth without the use of anesthetics and other drugs
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Through comprehensive case management, Elizabeth received vital health, education, and social support, enabling her to return to school after childbirth.
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Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
People who choose freebirth often cite reasons including a desire for greater autonomy during childbirth, negative experiences with the healthcare system, religious or philosophical beliefs or a preference for an entirely unmedicated birth experience.
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Samantha Stutsman,
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18 June 2026
The accounts that followed Swaydan’s post included one woman’s testimony that her sister died after a surgical error during childbirth led to complications that were mishandled by medical staff.
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17 June 2026
In April 2022, Ronaldo announced that one of the twins, newborn son Ángel, died during childbirth.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Sarah Ferguson,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
People who choose freebirth often cite reasons including a desire for greater autonomy during childbirth, negative experiences with the healthcare system, religious or philosophical beliefs or a preference for an entirely unmedicated birth experience.
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Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
The accounts that followed Swaydan’s post included one woman’s testimony that her sister died after a surgical error during childbirth led to complications that were mishandled by medical staff.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
In April 2022, Ronaldo announced that one of the twins, newborn son Ángel, died during childbirth.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childbirth. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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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
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