birthing

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I see her death as a profound failure of the systems meant to protect birthing mothers.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2026

Screwworms pose a serious threat to farm animals, especially those with common injuries from barbed wire, birthing, or procedures such as dehorning.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

It also honored pop’s past while birthing its future.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Bereaved women spoke of a lack of compassion, others felt belittled, and birthing partners felt powerless or ignored.

From BBC • Jul. 15, 2025

Light and dark groped for each other in the birthing of dawn.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy