giving birth

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Most modern mammals reproduce by giving birth, but a few species, such as the platypus, still retain the older egg-laying trait.

From Science Daily • May 1, 2026

McDaniel’s work is rooted in holistic pelvic health and touch therapy, which she discovered after giving birth to her second child at age 46.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

After giving birth, Hille falls into a post-fascism depression and refuses to eat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

But Jan Doyle, who lived through the experience of giving birth in a mother and baby home, is cautious.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

That sounded like because, like I already told you, my mother died giving birth to me, and my father is mad at me, and that's the only reason I run, but I didn't do nothing.

From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds