live birth

British  

noun

1. the birth of a living child Compare stillbirth

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Example Sentences

The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, a professional group, defines “futility” in fertility treatment as having less than a 1% chance of a woman having a live birth.

From The Wall Street Journal

It is believed to be longest that an embryo has been frozen before resulting in a successful live birth.

From BBC

The maternal mortality rate in Denmark is about 5 per 100,000 live births but may be higher in Greenland, where medical care is less accessible in remote communities.

From Los Angeles Times

They are the only snake of their genus to give live birth, the Australian Museum says on its website.

From BBC

Unequal access to obstetric care contributes to America’s shamefully high maternal mortality rate which, at 22 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births in 2022, was double or triple the rate of peer nations.

From Los Angeles Times