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
For years, society has warned women against childbirth after 35.
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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
There is a pathetic patronizing attempt to walk the misogynistic message back with the reassurance that of course the Tribune Editorial Board supports any choice a person makes about childbirth.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Approaching menopause, recovering from childbirth, wearing underwear made of synthetic fabrics, and holding tension in your pelvic floor can all be causes of vaginal burning, in addition to the more obvious culprits (infection).
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 13 May 2025
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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
There is a pathetic patronizing attempt to walk the misogynistic message back with the reassurance that of course the Tribune Editorial Board supports any choice a person makes about childbirth.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Approaching menopause, recovering from childbirth, wearing underwear made of synthetic fabrics, and holding tension in your pelvic floor can all be causes of vaginal burning, in addition to the more obvious culprits (infection).
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childbirth
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When Whitney Houston delivered her iconic performance at the 1994 American Music Awards, or when Beyoncé announced her pregnancy at the 2011 VMAs, these were cultural touchstones.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
10 June 2025
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Now four months along, Rosie is receiving standard obstetric care, and all indications are that her pregnancy is proceeding well.—
Alice Park,
Time,
10 June 2025
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Offer Faster Delivery Than Online Retailers With many brick-and-mortar stores now offering delivery to homes, they are better suited to compete with e-commerce companies for the share of users who would prefer to shop strictly online.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Play-by-play announcer Mike Breen captured the excitement of the moment as well, although with a slightly less epic delivery than his South Korean counterparts.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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In pregnant women, the infection can cause miscarriages, stillbirths, premature delivery or life-threatening infection of the newborn.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 June 2025
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Pregnancy and breastfeeding: Nonhuman studies recorded a risk of miscarriage after using bitter melon.195 However, more human studies are needed.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
4 June 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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The club supports dads who have endured any type of perinatal loss – that is, death of a baby during pregnancy, labor or within the first few weeks after birth.—
Matt Villano,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
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In contrast, Huma argued that college athletes should be afforded the same rights under federal labor laws as other workers.—
Daniel Libit,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbirth. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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