childbirth

[chahyld-burth]

noun

1. an act or instance of bringing forth a child; parturition.

   a difficult childbirth.

childbirth

/ ˈtʃaɪldˌbɜːθ /

noun

1. the act of giving birth to a child

Word History and Origins

Origin of childbirth¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; child, birth

Example Sentences

Mom’s anguished childbirth moaning segues to those of young women nearby having their babies ripped from their arms and thrown into a bonfire.

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That two of them involve hideous versions of childbirth isn’t accidental.

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Brain injury in newborns is a major reason for lifelong disability, and a programme to reduce brain injury in childbirth is currently being rolled out across the NHS.

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Like the rest of the UK, Scotland has seen an increase in Caesarean sections, inductions of labour, serious tears during childbirth and the proportion of babies born in poorer health.

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Have you or a loved one experienced a difficult childbirth?

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