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childbearing
adjective child·bear·ing \ˈchī(-ə)l(d)-ˌber-iŋ\
Definition of CHILDBEARING
: of or relating to the process of conceiving, being pregnant with, and giving birth to children <women of childbearing age>
— childbearing noun
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First Known Use of CHILDBEARING
14th century
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childbearing
noun child·bear·ing \ˈchīl(d)-ˌbar-iŋ, -ˌber-\
Medical Definition of CHILDBEARING
: the act of bringing forth children : parturition
—childbearing adjective
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