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Noun: childbearing  'chI(-u)ld,beh-ring
  1. The parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child
    "She experienced a natural childbearing without pain medication";
    - childbirth, accouchement [archaic], vaginal birth
Adjective: childbearing  'chI(-u)ld,beh-ring
  1. Relating to or suitable for childbirth
    "of childbearing age"

Derived forms: childbearings

Type of: birth, birthing, giving birth, parturition

Encyclopedia: Childbearing