parturition

[US]/ˌpɑːtjuˈrɪʃn/
[UK]/ˌpɑːrtʃəˈrɪʃn/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. the process of giving birth, especially in animals and humans

Example Sentences

the parturition process in human beings

The doctor assisted in the parturition of the baby.

She experienced a smooth parturition process.

Proper prenatal care can help ensure a healthy parturition.

The midwife monitored the parturition closely.

The mother-to-be prepared a birth plan for her parturition.

The cat went into parturition in the middle of the night.

Complications during parturition can be risky.

The hospital has a dedicated parturition ward.

She opted for a natural parturition without medication.

The midwife provided support and guidance throughout the parturition.

Real-world Examples

The agony that America is undergoing is not to be associated with breakdown as much as with the parturition of self-knowledge.

Source: Self-study Advanced English

As Owen has remarked, the benefit derived from the yielding of the separate pieces in the act of parturition by mammals, will by no means explain the same construction in the skulls of birds and reptiles.

Source: On the Origin of Species

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