natural childbirth

noun

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: a system of managing childbirth in which the mother receives preparatory education in order to remain conscious during and assist in delivery with minimal or no use of drugs or anesthetics

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Ruggiero said all of Jackson’s hospitals are using wireless monitors so expecting moms who want natural childbirth can walk around. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025 Ruggiero said all of Jackson’s hospitals are using wireless monitors so expecting moms who want natural childbirth can walk around. — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025

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1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of natural childbirth was in 1933

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natural childbirth

noun
: a system of managing childbirth in which the mother receives training in order to remain conscious and to help in the process of birth with little or no use of drugs (as anesthetics)

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natural childbirth

noun
: a system of managing childbirth in which the mother receives preparatory education in order to remain conscious during and assist in delivery with minimal or no use of drugs or anesthetics
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