as in pregnancy
the act or process of giving birth to children
women who choose to undergo childbirth without the use of anesthetics and other drugs
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Recent Examples of childbirth
The John Souch painting, Sir Thomas Aston at the Deathbed of His Wife and held by the Manchester Art Gallery , depicts the tragic story of Aston’s wife, Magdalen, who died in childbirth, as well as their surviving three-year-old, Thomas.
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The series is true to its body-horror ambitions, including plenty of unfiltered childbirth scenes that could have the faint of heart hitting the fast-forward button.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
The unusual childbirth comes at a time of heated discussion about citizenship laws in the United States.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The temple contains many sculptures of gods, each representing a particular aspect of life, such as fortune or childbirth.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
The series is true to its body-horror ambitions, including plenty of unfiltered childbirth scenes that could have the faint of heart hitting the fast-forward button.
—Matt Cabral, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Apr. 2026
The unusual childbirth comes at a time of heated discussion about citizenship laws in the United States.
—Jessica Mekles, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2026
The temple contains many sculptures of gods, each representing a particular aspect of life, such as fortune or childbirth.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childbirth
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Hernandez-Rey said it is strongly recommended to stop GLP-1 medications at least one to two months before attempting pregnancy to avoid potential risks to a fetus.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Been dancing through a pregnancy this year!—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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Both narratives — that teen birth rates are too high or too low — problematize teen pregnancy and childbearing.—
Riley J. Steiner,
STAT,
20 Apr. 2026
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Though some countries have tried to slow or reverse the trend through pro-natal policies—including cash incentives and tax breaks for childbearing, affordable childcare, and longer parental leaves—their long-term success has not been definitively proved so far.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
6 Apr. 2026
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Members can earn credits on rides and enjoy $0 delivery fees abroad.—
Chris Dong,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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Born Ereunna McCoy, BunnaB captures the spirit of Atlanta through colorful, witty rhymes and catchy adlibs, boosted by her vibrant delivery.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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With Israelis increasingly reluctant to take low-paying manual labor jobs, the Israeli government has moved to fill the gap by permitting employers to hire more foreign workers.—
Theia Chatelle,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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The woman went into labor aboard Delta flight 478 from Atlanta to Portland on April 24, Delta told Fox News Digital on Monday about the event.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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Iran’s political leadership has been at pains to dispel reports of infighting and to project a unified approach to the country’s military objectives and negotiating strategy.—
Mostafa Salem,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The pressures of fame and the pains of Michael’s brand of friendlessness are barely explored, beyond the requisite scenes of screaming fans crowding outside the family estate and a terrified Michael attempting to get away from them (while still politely waving).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2026
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This pattern spans over a decade, indicating a remarkable fidelity to the Ashburton River and its surrounding creeks as critical parturition sites.—
Melissa Cristina Marquez,
Forbes,
1 Oct. 2024
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The Babylonian epic the Enuma Elish begins with an account of the gods in their generations not creating but emerging, through a kind of parturition, into a preexisting state of unbeing.… Subscribe or log in to continue reading.—
Jordan Castro,
Harper's Magazine,
9 Jan. 2024
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Calcium is crucial for muscle contractions, including those of your heart, to ensure effective blood circulation throughout your body.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
1 May 2026
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Oil exports have plunged, prompting the IMF to forecast an economic contraction of nearly 7% this year.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbirth. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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