childbirth

noun
UK: /ˈtʃaɪldbɜːθ/
US: /ˈtʃaɪldbɜːrθ/

  1. The process of a woman giving birth to a child.

    1. Childbirth is a painful but natural process for women.
    2. The hospital provides excellent care during childbirth and the immediate postpartum period.

  2. The act of giving birth; labor and delivery.

    1. She had a difficult childbirth, but both mother and baby are healthy.
    2. Advances in medical technology have made childbirth much safer for mothers and babies.

Synonyms

delivery parturition labor nativity lying-in confinement

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "childbirth" in English means: The process of a woman giving birth to a child., The act of giving birth; labor and delivery..

The phonetic transcription of "childbirth" is /ˈtʃaɪldbɜːθ/ in British English and /ˈtʃaɪldbɜːrθ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "childbirth": delivery, parturition, labor, nativity, lying-in, confinement.

Example usage of "childbirth": "Childbirth is a painful but natural process for women.". More examples on the page.