as in childbirth
the act or process of giving birth to children
for her second accouchement, she was attended by a more sympathetic doctor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for accouchement
Noun
-
The report underscores the urgent need for changes ensuring all women receive safe and equitable care during pregnancy and childbirth.—
Dominique Fluker,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025 -
Complications from pregnancy and childbirth are some of the leading causes of death for girls between the ages of 15 to 19 across the world, according to the WHO.—
Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech,
The Hill,
13 Apr. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Accouchement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accouchement. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share