birthing

Example Sentences

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I see her death as a profound failure of the systems meant to protect birthing mothers.

From Slate • Jan. 11, 2026

A buildup in pressure across the region is propelling wastewater up ancient wellbores, birthing geysers that can cost millions of dollars to clean up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

Screwworms pose a serious threat to farm animals, especially those with common injuries from barbed wire, birthing, or procedures such as dehorning.

From Science Daily • Dec. 17, 2025

Statutory maternity leave allows most new mums and birthing parents to take up to 52 weeks off work.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2025

It’s worse for her than it is for me — birthing the twins near killed her.

From "Good Masters! Sweet Ladies!: Voices from a Medieval Village" by Laura Amy Schlitz