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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Additionally, new mothers can return to the OB ED for postpartum concerns — including heavy bleeding, infection, or severe pain — up to six weeks after delivery, ensuring support continues well beyond childbirth.
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Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
But Black mothers are far more likely to die from complications of childbirth than other races, a multi-causal issue attributed to systemic racism, implicit biases and care disparities.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
This type of disability coverage is commonly used during recovery from surgery, an accident or childbirth.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
The program covers services ranging from preventive care and childbirth to behavioral health treatment and long-term care.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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Memorialcare Medical Group, Oc Register, 10 Jan. 2026
But Black mothers are far more likely to die from complications of childbirth than other races, a multi-causal issue attributed to systemic racism, implicit biases and care disparities.
—Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 10 Jan. 2026
This type of disability coverage is commonly used during recovery from surgery, an accident or childbirth.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2025
The program covers services ranging from preventive care and childbirth to behavioral health treatment and long-term care.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacbee.com, 22 Dec. 2025
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/childbirth. Accessed 15 Jan. 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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