Childbearing: meaning, definitions and examples

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childbearing

 

[ ˈtʃaɪldˌbɛərɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

🇮🇳 प्रसव

🇩🇪 Gebären

🇮🇩 melahirkan

🇺🇦 народження дітей

🇵🇱 rodzenie dzieci

🇯🇵 出産 (しゅっさん)

🇫🇷 accouchement

🇪🇸 parto

🇹🇷 doğum

🇰🇷 출산 (chulsan)

🇸🇦 الولادة

🇨🇿 rodičovství

🇸🇰 rodenie detí

🇨🇳 生育 (shēngyù)

🇸🇮 rojstvo otrok

🇮🇸 barnsfæðing

🇰🇿 бала туу

🇬🇪 შვილის გაჩენა

🇦🇿 uşaq doğmaq

🇲🇽 parto

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.

See also: child, childbirth, childfree, childhood, childish, childishly, childishness, childless, childlessness, childlike, childminder, children.