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Definition of childbearing

childbearing

/ˈtʃaɪldˌbɛr.ɪŋ/
child · bear · ing
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• adjective

1

Relating to, suitable for, or capable of pregnancy and giving birth to children.

Example

"The clinical study focused on nutritional requirements for women of childbearing age."

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• noun

1

The biological process of pregnancy and giving birth to children.

Example

"Advances in modern obstetrics have made childbearing significantly safer over the past century."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English as a compound of 'child' (from Old English 'cild') and 'bearing', the verbal noun and present participle of 'bear' (from Old English 'beran', meaning to carry or bring forth).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Childbearing. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/childbearing
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