- present participle of birth.
birthing
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of birthing
Example Sentences
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Zika can spread from a birthing parent to their child in the womb and cause congenital disabilities, which notoriously led to panic after an outbreak erupted in Brazil in 2015.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Like the spine, the human pelvis must balance two competing demands: efficient bipedal walking and birthing large-brained infants.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Though she attended nursing school and was a registered midwife, it is believed she was not fully trained, yet delivered the babies herself in the birthing suite.
From BBC ● Jun. 14, 2026
The state plans to later expand to additional hospitals and birthing centers.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Her mother had died birthing her, and for that her brother Viserys had never forgiven her.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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