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childbirth

[chahyld-burth] / ˈtʃaɪldˌbɜrθ /


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China has moved well beyond rhetoric: childbirth is now effectively free under the insurance system, and reimbursement for assisted reproductive services has been expanding rapidly.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Hague has been open with her fans about her struggles with pregnancy, childbirth and motherhood, describing having her first child as challenging at times.

From BBC • Feb. 5, 2026

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says it believes hospitals and accredited birth centers are the safest settings for childbirth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Successful childbirth depends on the uterus producing steady, well-organized contractions that move the baby safely through delivery.

From Science Daily • Jan. 13, 2026

They married and two years later she died in childbirth.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson