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childbirth

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈtʃaɪldbɜːrθ/ · UK /ˈtʃaɪldbɜːθ/

childbirth means: The process in which a baby comes out of its mother’s body.

noun

GIVING BIRTHB2

The process in which a baby comes out of its mother’s body.

  • She took classes to prepare for childbirth.
  • A midwife supported her during childbirth.
  • The hospital provides information about pain relief in childbirth.

Similar words: giving birth, delivery, labor

Common phrases: during childbirth, natural childbirth, childbirth classes

Questions about childbirth

What does childbirth mean?

The process in which a baby comes out of its mother’s body.

What is childbirth in other languages?

Türkçe: doğum · Español: parto · Français: accouchement · Deutsch: Geburt · Italiano: parto · 日本語: 出産

How do you pronounce childbirth?

In American English /ˈtʃaɪldbɜːrθ/; in British English /ˈtʃaɪldbɜːθ/.

How do you use childbirth in a sentence?

She took classes to prepare for childbirth. A midwife supported her during childbirth.

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