as in pregnancy
the act or process of giving birth to children
women who choose to undergo childbirth without the use of anesthetics and other drugs
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Recent Examples of childbirth
The report underscores the urgent need for changes ensuring all women receive safe and equitable care during pregnancy and childbirth.
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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
Amniotic fluid embolism is an incredibly rare and serious complication of childbirth.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
About 40,000 more women died due to pregnancy or childbirth in 2021, an increase related both to complications from Covid-19 itself as well as unreliable access to adequate health care during the pandemic, WHO said.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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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
Amniotic fluid embolism is an incredibly rare and serious complication of childbirth.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
About 40,000 more women died due to pregnancy or childbirth in 2021, an increase related both to complications from Covid-19 itself as well as unreliable access to adequate health care during the pandemic, WHO said.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childbirth
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Older age also carries a higher risk of gestational diabetes, high blood pressure and chromosomal conditions during pregnancy.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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Genetics are likely to play a role; researchers have also explored the possible contributions of factors such as parental age; labor and delivery conditions; and exposures to certain chemicals, medications, or infections during pregnancy.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
24 Apr. 2025
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This is likely to lead to delivery delays on cheap items, Marketplace Pulse founder Juozas Kaziukenas previously told the Associated Press.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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This is not only important from a compliance perspective, but also for enabling stronger value delivery and incremental improvements to the end-user experience.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Approximately 80% of miscarriages occur in the first trimester, so in the event of a complication or loss, the couple may be faced with sensitive questions or potential criticism from others.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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This four-part drama is based on the true story of U.K. sub-postmasters who were falsely accused of theft due to a faulty computer system, revealing one of the worst miscarriages of justice in British history.—
Marcus Jones,
IndieWire,
17 Apr. 2025
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This pattern spans over a decade, indicating a remarkable fidelity to the Ashburton River and its surrounding creeks as critical parturition sites.—
Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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This pattern spans over a decade, indicating a remarkable fidelity to the Ashburton River and its surrounding creeks as critical parturition sites.—
Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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Trying to manage them can feel like a daily battle, and that doesn't take into account the manual labor that goes into pulling them by hand.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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The day continues with tending the land, caring for the animals, milking the sheep and goats and preparing the food and goods from our labor.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbirth. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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