childbirth

BrE /ˈtʃaɪldrənbaːθ/ AmE /ˈtʃaɪldrənbɑːrθ/

noun en → es

1 BIRTH OF A BABY [singular] C1

the process of giving birth to a baby

parto, nacimiento

Collocations complicated childbirth

  • She had a difficult childbirth.

    Tuvo un parto difícil.

2 MEDICAL CARE [singular] C1

the medical care given to women during and after childbirth

atención médica durante el parto, asistencia en el parto

Collocations maternity care

  • The hospital provides excellent childbirth care.

    El hospital ofrece una excelente atención durante el parto.