childbirth
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of childbirth
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; child, birth
Example Sentences
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Another of the Lincoln’s sons, a toddler named Eddie, had died years before, and when Mary was just six years old, her own mother had died in childbirth.
From Literature
“A person can’t be trapped in a rumpel! And I’m sure Anna didn’t spin again once she left. She probably died in childbirth.”
From Literature
Others have what she terms "delayed life syndrome": putting major life decisions, including childbirth, on pause.
From BBC
She also recounted suffering "excruciating" pain during childbirth, telling fans: "I spent five to six hours rolling around in the bed crying in agony."
From BBC
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says it believes hospitals and accredited birth centers are the safest settings for childbirth.
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