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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Women will learn what bodily changes to expect after giving birth, how to prepare for childbirth and how to maximize recovery.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2025 -
Clinton: Medicaid pays for about 40% of all childbirth and pays for an enormous percentage of senior citizens' health care and a lot of other stuff.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
3 June 2025
Adjective
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Get plenty of rest, eat nutritious meals, stay hydrated, and take a prenatal vitamin with folic acid, suggests Dr. Williams.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
26 May 2025
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Some conditions that may require someone to have specific biotin replacement, such as during pregnancy (it is included in many prenatal supplements) or with chronic alcohol use.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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But the paper doesn't contain any reference to placental blood clots or to pregnant women.—
Jackie Fortiér,
NPR,
13 June 2025
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In late May, Kennedy disregarded the committee and announced the government would change the recommendation for children and pregnant women to get COVID-19 shots.—
Mike Stobbe,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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“Childbearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbearing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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