childbirth
nounUK /ˈtʃaɪld.bɜːθ/
US /ˈtʃaɪld.bɝːθ/
The time when a baby comes out of its mother's body.
She took classes to learn about childbirth before her baby arrived.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of giving birth to a child, viewed as a medical event.
The hospital has a special unit for childbirth and newborn care.
3. The act of bringing something new into existence.
The team described the launch as the childbirth of a new era in technology.
4. A traditional ceremony or custom surrounding the birth of a baby.
In some cultures, childbirth is celebrated with songs and gifts.