as in childbirth
the act or process of giving birth to children for her second accouchement, she was attended by a more sympathetic doctor

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childbirth
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  • In some Michigan counties, Medicaid covers more than half of all childbirths.
    Kristen Jordan Shamus, Freep.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Hailey died from childbirth complications moments after welcoming the couple’s first baby.
    Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Accouchement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accouchement. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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