birthing

[ bur-thing ]

noun

1. an act or instance of giving birth, especially by natural childbirth.

Word History and Origins

Origin of birthing¹

First recorded in 1925–30; birth + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The groups said they knew of no research to back up “personal risk assessment” as a way to improve outcomes for birthing people.

From Los Angeles Times

Whatever the gender of my future partner, I assumed that I would have children, that birthing them would ruin my body and that exhaustion would sap me of all aesthetic concern.

From Los Angeles Times

As a result, some were left alone in individual birthing rooms without anyone else to “advocate for them, to say they seem to be in extreme pain”, Ms Ward told the inquiry.

From BBC

Natasha Downing was planning to deliver her baby at a birthing center but her unborn child just couldn’t wait.

From Los Angeles Times

The new hospital is expected to have an admission unit, early pregnancy department and an active birthing centre with 10 dedicated rooms for mothers who choose midwifery-led care.

From BBC