Childbearing: meaning, definitions and examples

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childbearing

[ ˈtʃaɪldˌbɛərɪŋ ]

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process of

The action or process of giving birth to children.

Synonyms

childbirth, maternity, pregnancy

Examples of usage

She was advised to avoid alcohol during pregnancy to ensure a healthy childbearing process.
Many women face challenges balancing their careers with childbearing responsibilities.

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ability for

The capacity or ability to bear children.

Synonyms

fecundity, fertility, reproductivity

Examples of usage

She was concerned about her childbearing potential after the medical diagnosis.
The childbearing potential of the couple was a topic of discussion during their fertility consultation.

Translations

Translations of the word "childbearing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 parto

dar à luz
ter filhos

🇮🇳 प्रसव

बच्चों को जन्म देना
संतानोत्पत्ति

🇩🇪 Gebären

Kinderkriegen
Mutterschaft

🇮🇩 melahirkan

persalinan
memiliki anak

🇺🇦 народження дітей

пологи
материнство

🇵🇱 rodzenie dzieci

poród
macierzyństwo

🇯🇵 出産 (しゅっさん)

子供を産む (こどもをうむ)
出産する (しゅっさんする)

🇫🇷 accouchement

donner naissance
maternité

🇪🇸 parto

dar a luz
tener hijos

🇹🇷 doğum

çocuk doğurma
annelik

🇰🇷 출산 (chulsan)

아이를 낳다 (aileul natda)
출산하다 (chulsanhada)

🇸🇦 الولادة

إنجاب الأطفال
الأمومة

🇨🇿 rodičovství

porod
mateřství

🇸🇰 rodenie detí

pôrod
materstvo

🇨🇳 生育 (shēngyù)

分娩 (fēnmiǎn)
生孩子 (shēng háizi)

🇸🇮 rojstvo otrok

porod
materinstvo

🇮🇸 barnsfæðing

fæðing
eiga börn

🇰🇿 бала туу

босану
аналық

🇬🇪 შვილის გაჩენა

მშობიარობა
დედობა

🇦🇿 uşaq doğmaq

doğuş
analıq

🇲🇽 parto

dar a luz
tener hijos

Word origin

The term 'childbearing' has been used in the English language since the late 16th century. It is derived from the combination of 'child' and 'bearing', indicating the act or process of bearing children. Throughout history, childbearing has been a significant aspect of human life, with cultural, social, and medical implications. The evolution of childbearing practices and attitudes towards childbearing have been influenced by various factors, including advances in healthcare, changes in societal norms, and shifting gender roles.