CHILDBIRTH Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word childbirth. (close relations)
Definition of CHILDBIRTH
Best Alternative Words for CHILDBIRTH
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confinement | nounn | |||||||
noun • concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child • the act of restraining of a person's liberty by confining them • the state of being confined • the act of keeping something within specified bounds (by force if necessary) | ||||||||
delivery | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail) • the event of giving birth • your characteristic style or manner of expressing yourself orally • the voluntary transfer of something (title or possession) from one party to another • the act of throwing a baseball or softball by the pitcher towards home plate, which initiates play by giving the batter a chance to hit it • recovery or preservation from loss or danger • the act of delivering a child | ||||||||
labor | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages • a political party formed in Great Britain in 1900; characterized by the promotion of labor's interests and formerly the socialization of key industries • productive work (especially physical work done for wages) • the federal department responsible for promoting the working conditions of wage earners in the United States; created in 1913 • concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child • an organized attempt by workers to improve their status by united action (particularly via labor unions) or the leaders of this movement • any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted verb • strive and make an effort to reach a goal • work hard • undergo the efforts of childbirth | ||||||||
nativity | nounn | |||||||
noun • the theological doctrine that Jesus Christ had no human father; Christians believe that Jesus's birth fulfilled Old Testament prophecies and was attended by miracles; the Nativity is celebrated at Christmas • the event of being born | ||||||||
parturition | nounn | |||||||
noun • the process of giving birth | ||||||||
giving birth | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the process of giving birth | ||||||||
accouchement | nounn | |||||||
noun • the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child | ||||||||
childbearing | nounn | |||||||
adjective • relating to or suitable for childbirth noun • the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child | ||||||||
vaginal birth | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child |