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 report underscores the urgent need for changes ensuring all women receive safe and equitable care during pregnancy and childbirth.
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Complications from pregnancy and childbirth are some of the leading causes of death for girls between the ages of 15 to 19 across the world, according to the WHO.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Amniotic fluid embolism is an incredibly rare and serious complication of childbirth.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
About 40,000 more women died due to pregnancy or childbirth in 2021, an increase related both to complications from Covid-19 itself as well as unreliable access to adequate health care during the pandemic, WHO said.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Dominique Fluker, Essence, 16 Apr. 2025
Complications from pregnancy and childbirth are some of the leading causes of death for girls between the ages of 15 to 19 across the world, according to the WHO.
—Alejandra O’Connell-Domenech, The Hill, 13 Apr. 2025
Amniotic fluid embolism is an incredibly rare and serious complication of childbirth.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 8 Apr. 2025
About 40,000 more women died due to pregnancy or childbirth in 2021, an increase related both to complications from Covid-19 itself as well as unreliable access to adequate health care during the pandemic, WHO said.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for childbirth
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The radio silence has brought on breakup rumors, engagement rumors, and even pregnancy rumors, but rest assured, the couple just wants to take a break after their exhausting year.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
2 May 2025
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The mom-to-be announced her pregnancy during a local news segment on Fox 13 Wednesday, April 30.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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This is likely to lead to delivery delays on cheap items, Marketplace Pulse founder Juozas Kaziukenas previously told the Associated Press.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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The project is entering its final phase of filming with delivery anticipated in December.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 May 2025
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Later pregnancies have a higher risk of complications such as miscarriage, high blood pressure and chromosomal abnormalities such as Down syndrome.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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On March 20, a young woman suffered a miscarriage in Georgia.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
11 Apr. 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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What if these materials quietly compromise their health, pollute the planet, and support unethical labor practices?—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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These striking and unsettling images played a key role in galvanizing Americans to push for comprehensive child labor laws.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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“Childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/childbirth. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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