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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Games are at 9 a.m. Orlando Health South Lake Hospital offers a Ready for Birth childbirth class each week in two parts from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, or a one-day class from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturdays.
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
Many mothers report feeling overlooked, unsupported, and emotionally depleted in the weeks following childbirth.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 27 July 2025
These imbalances are often triggered by menopause, childbirth, stress, PCOS, diabetes, and thyroid issues.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
However, adherence and accessibility to doctors both decline after childbirth, particularly in areas with more limited health care.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
Many mothers report feeling overlooked, unsupported, and emotionally depleted in the weeks following childbirth.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 27 July 2025
These imbalances are often triggered by menopause, childbirth, stress, PCOS, diabetes, and thyroid issues.
—Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Aug. 2025
However, adherence and accessibility to doctors both decline after childbirth, particularly in areas with more limited health care.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childbirth
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Multiple medical groups, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, sued Kennedy and the Department of Health and Human Services in July over changes to COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and during pregnancy.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
7 Aug. 2025
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Redmond-Zellers had been told to stay away from drugs during her pregnancy but disregarded that advice, officials said.—
Natalie Demaree,
Miami Herald,
6 Aug. 2025
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The Cherokee approach, integrating AI into service delivery while grounding deployments in cultural values, adds an additional model to this growing international movement.—
Ron Schmelzer,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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For example, Instacart could boost its market share by reducing free delivery thresholds to bring in new customers, Ma said.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
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Preparing For Inbound Shipments Historically, warehouse managers used static storage plans and reactive labor scheduling to handle inbound shipments.—
Michael Amori,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Exactly how much difference this boost will make in the Golden State depends on many factors, including tariffs, labor costs, state funding, and more.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
12 Aug. 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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Month-on-month, the economy grew 0.4% in June after a 0.1% contraction in May, failing to shake off the impact of U.S. tariffs and business uncertainty.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
14 Aug. 2025
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High-multiple growth stocks often falter during economic slowdowns, as lower earnings growth leads to sharp contractions in valuation multiples.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbirth. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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