childbearing
nounUK /ˈtʃaɪldˌbeərɪŋ/
US /ˈtʃaɪldˌberɪŋ/
The time when a woman is having a baby.
She took a break from work during her childbearing years.
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2. The act of giving birth to a baby.
The hospital has a special ward for childbearing.
3. The period in a woman's life when she is able to have children.
Good nutrition matters during the childbearing years.
4. Related to having babies.
They discussed childbearing health and safety.