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LYING-IN

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There is 1 meaning of the word Lying-In.

Lying-In - as a noun

Concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child

Example: "She was in labor for six hours"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
childbedconfinementlaborlabourparturiencytravail
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
birthbirthinggiving birthparturition
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She stayed at the lying-in center to give birth to her baby."
"The lying-in ward is equipped with all the necessary medical facilities."
"The doctor confirmed that the lying-in period would last for two weeks."
"The couple prepared the nursery during their lying-in period."
"Her mother came to help take care of the newborn during her lying-in."
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