# childbirth

/ˈtʃaɪɫdˌbɝθ/ (US) · /tʃˈaɪldbɜːθ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/childbirth
Updated: 2026-05-04

## Definition

the process of giving birth to a baby. It describes the physical act of a child being born.

For teachers: the act or process of giving birth to a child.

## Examples

- Childbirth is a natural biological process.
- She attended several classes to prepare for the physical demands of childbirth.
- Modern medicine has transformed childbirth from a dangerous event into a routine, albeit intense, milestone in human life.

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