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childbirth
(redirected from prepared childbirth)

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child·birth  (chldbûrth)
n.
The human act or process of giving birth; parturition.

childbirth [ˈtʃaɪldˌbɜːθ]
n
(Medicine / Gynaecology & Obstetrics) the act of giving birth to a child Related adj obstetric
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.childbirth - the parturition process in human beingschildbirth - the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child
obstetrical delivery, delivery - the act of delivering a child
active birth - childbirth during which the mother is encouraged to be an active participant
alternative birth, alternative birthing - a method of childbirth that avoids intrusive high-tech medicine in favor of more natural and homely settings
natural childbirth - labor and childbirth without medical intervention; no drugs are given to relieve pain or aid the birth process; "natural childbirth is considered the safest for the baby"
birthing, giving birth, parturition, birth - the process of giving birth

childbirth
noun child-bearing, labour, delivery, lying-in, confinement, parturition My grandmother died in childbirth.
Related words
adjectives natal, parturient, obstetric
Quotations
"In sorrow thou shalt bring forth children" Bible: Genesis
"Death and taxes and childbirth! There's never any convenient time for any of them" [Margaret Mitchell Gone with the Wind]
Translations
childbirth [ˈtʃaɪldbɜːθ] Nparto m, alumbramiento m (frm)
to die in childbirthmorir de parto
childbirth [ˈtʃaɪldbɜːrθ] naccouchement m
child bride ntrès jeune mariée f
childcare child care [ˈtʃaɪldkɛər] n
(by minder)garde f des enfants
(in nurseries)aide f à l'enfance
(by parents)éducation f des enfants
child cruelty ncruauté f envers les enfants
child development ndéveloppement m de l'enfant
child genius n (= prodigy) → enfant mf prodige
childbirth [ˈtʃaɪldˌbɜːθ] nparto
to die in childbirth → morire di parto


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A total of 11 organizations have participated in these summits: ALACE, Lamaze[TM] International, Academy of Certified Birth Educators, American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth, HypnoBirthing Institute, Birthworks, Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association, Healthy Dimensions, Council of Childbirth Educators, Prepared Childbirth Educators, and International Childbirth Education Association.
Sarasota Memorial Hospital helps keep parents up-to-date with courses such as Pregnant and Healthy, Prepared Childbirth and Baby Care Basics.
The prepared childbirth movement -- in particular the Lamaze technique -- has been successful for some women by helping them remain "in control" by training for structured labor breathing.
 
 
 
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