natural childbirth

noun

: a system of managing childbirth in which the mother receives preparatory education in order to remain conscious during and assist in delivery with minimal or no use of drugs or anesthetics

Examples of natural childbirth in a Sentence

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The generation that ushered in the birth control pill, natural childbirth, and free love really left us in the lurch for the third chapter of the story that begins with periods, includes babies, and ends with our ovaries closing up shop. Anne Fulenwider, Flow Space, 6 Sep. 2024 The Bradley Method is an approach to natural childbirth. Rachel Gurevich, Parents, 22 July 2024 Ruggiero said all of Jackson’s hospitals are using wireless monitors so expecting moms who want natural childbirth can walk around. Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 11 May 2024 Think of it like natural childbirth: What is a back-to-nature, spiritual experience for one person can be life-threatening for another—and for many, modern medicine is the most empowering choice. Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2023 With Camden, Julie had a natural childbirth at Cedars but not at home. Sophie Dodd, Peoplemag, 7 Dec. 2022 Seven of her children were born via natural childbirth. Fox News, 30 Aug. 2022 This strain has infiltrated all corners of the wellness ecosystem, from natural childbirth influencers to yoga teachers on Instagram. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 9 Feb. 2022 Having a natural childbirth was not in my birth plan. Sara Smart, CNN, 15 Nov. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of natural childbirth was in 1933

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“Natural childbirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/natural%20childbirth. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

natural childbirth

noun
: a system of managing childbirth in which the mother receives training in order to remain conscious and to help in the process of birth with little or no use of drugs (as anesthetics)

Medical Definition

natural childbirth

noun
: a system of managing childbirth in which the mother receives preparatory education in order to remain conscious during and assist in delivery with minimal or no use of drugs or anesthetics
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