birthing

[bur-thing]

noun

1. an act or instance of giving birth, especially by natural childbirth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of birthing¹

First recorded in 1925–30; birth + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Say what you want about birthing people, carbon spewing, the need for racism to fight racism or even comparing the president to someone who ran extermination camps.

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After our fertility journey, 10 years of trying, me birthing this piece of art was me mothering my creativity into existence.

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Bereaved women spoke of a lack of compassion, others felt belittled, and birthing partners felt powerless or ignored.

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Statutory maternity leave allows most new mums and birthing parents to take up to 52 weeks off work.

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She worked in geriatrics previously, but is interested in exploring work in a birthing or neonatal unit.

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