as in childbirth
the act or process of giving birth to children
in olden days many women died in childbearing
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Noun
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For years, society has warned women against childbirth after 35.—
Essence,
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
Adjective
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Obstetricians and fertility specialists say access to adequate prenatal care, insurance coverage and nutritious foods during pregnancy can help shape maternal outcomes.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Its cause isn’t fully understood, but factors including genetics as well as advanced parental age, prenatal exposure to air pollution or certain pesticides, and other environmental influences are thought to play a role.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Greater Salt Lake police officers responded to a call from a Millcreek home that a man and his six family members had been held against their will by their pregnant daughter's boyfriend, Garcia.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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Additionally, Rocky’s partner Rihanna attended, heavily pregnant in a blue dress.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
19 May 2025
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“Childbearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbearing. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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