birthing

American  

[bur-thing] / ˈbɜr θɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of birthing

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

Example Sentences

I see her death as a profound failure of the systems meant to protect birthing mothers.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2026

Screwworms pose a serious threat to farm animals, especially those with common injuries from barbed wire, birthing, or procedures such as dehorning.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

It also honored pop’s past while birthing its future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

The hit BBC series, which ran for six series from 2013 to 2022, reached a global audience and helped transform Birmingham's image, boosting tourism and birthing countless events, fan groups and street art.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

Alys had told Claire that men were frightened by birthing.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry