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Childbirth

/tʃˈaɪˌldbɜrθ/
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(noun) The fact or action of giving birth to a child, as the culmination of pregnancy; the process by which it happens.

Last time it was a natural childbirth.
Many women pursue higher education and careers, thus delaying marriage and childbirth.
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Advances in medicine have made ____ much safer for both mother today.

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