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Adjective: childbearing  'chI(-u)ld,beh-ring
  1. Relating to or suitable for childbirth
    "of childbearing age"
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
    - childbirth, accouchement, vaginal birth

Derived forms: childbearings

Type of: birth, birthing, giving birth, parturition

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