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birthing

American  
[bur-thing] / ˈbɜr θɪŋ /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of birthing

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

Example Sentences

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Just how far away is that birthing clinic?

From The Wall Street Journal

In maternity services, inspectors said women were given the opportunity to speak to staff at Royal Lancaster Infirmary about their birthing experience, especially if the experience was not what they had wanted or expected.

From BBC

A buildup in pressure across the region is propelling wastewater up ancient wellbores, birthing geysers that can cost millions of dollars to clean up.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal