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
For years, society has warned women against childbirth after 35.
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Essence, 20 May 2025
In the five years following childbirth, 26% of fathers had been promoted or had moved to a better job compared to only 13% of mothers.
—Eva Epker, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
There is a pathetic patronizing attempt to walk the misogynistic message back with the reassurance that of course the Tribune Editorial Board supports any choice a person makes about childbirth.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Approaching menopause, recovering from childbirth, wearing underwear made of synthetic fabrics, and holding tension in your pelvic floor can all be causes of vaginal burning, in addition to the more obvious culprits (infection).
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 13 May 2025
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Essence, 20 May 2025
In the five years following childbirth, 26% of fathers had been promoted or had moved to a better job compared to only 13% of mothers.
—Eva Epker, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
There is a pathetic patronizing attempt to walk the misogynistic message back with the reassurance that of course the Tribune Editorial Board supports any choice a person makes about childbirth.
—Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2025
Approaching menopause, recovering from childbirth, wearing underwear made of synthetic fabrics, and holding tension in your pelvic floor can all be causes of vaginal burning, in addition to the more obvious culprits (infection).
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childbirth
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Medical experts have decried the loss of the recommendation, which is also at odds with clear data showing the risks of COVID-19 during pregnancy and the benefits of vaccination.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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With the stress of work, motherhood, and the challenges that come with pregnancy, it's been a lot.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
29 May 2025
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Offer Faster Delivery Than Online Retailers With many brick-and-mortar stores now offering delivery to homes, they are better suited to compete with e-commerce companies for the share of users who would prefer to shop strictly online.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Play-by-play announcer Mike Breen captured the excitement of the moment as well, although with a slightly less epic delivery than his South Korean counterparts.—
Chuck Schilken,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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However, according to People, after Furness had two miscarriages and attempts at invitro-fertilization failed, the two decided to adopt.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2025
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It’s invoked on social media as people repost or comment on the headlines of today — whether about women being charged for having miscarriages, the overturning of Roe [vs. Wade], deportations or lawsuits against the press.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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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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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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To opponents of the bills, including dozens of environmental and labor groups, the effort misplaces the source of building woes and instead would restrict one of the few ways community groups can shape development.—
Liam Dillon,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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Counties with more than 4% unemployment (labor surplus zones) account for approximately 3.5 million unemployed workers, while counties with less than 4% unemployment (labor shortage zones) need about 1.7 million workers to reach the 4% full-employment benchmark.—
Ariel Diaz,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbirth. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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