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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For years, society has warned women against childbirth after 35.
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Essence, 20 May 2025
In the five years following childbirth, 26% of fathers had been promoted or had moved to a better job compared to only 13% of mothers.
—Eva Epker, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
There is a pathetic patronizing attempt to walk the misogynistic message back with the reassurance that of course the Tribune Editorial Board supports any choice a person makes about childbirth.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Approaching menopause, recovering from childbirth, wearing underwear made of synthetic fabrics, and holding tension in your pelvic floor can all be causes of vaginal burning, in addition to the more obvious culprits (infection).
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 13 May 2025
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Essence, 20 May 2025
In the five years following childbirth, 26% of fathers had been promoted or had moved to a better job compared to only 13% of mothers.
—Eva Epker, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
There is a pathetic patronizing attempt to walk the misogynistic message back with the reassurance that of course the Tribune Editorial Board supports any choice a person makes about childbirth.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Approaching menopause, recovering from childbirth, wearing underwear made of synthetic fabrics, and holding tension in your pelvic floor can all be causes of vaginal burning, in addition to the more obvious culprits (infection).
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 13 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for childbirth
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childbirth. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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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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