accouchement

/əˌkuʃˈmɑ̃/
noun
  1. The process of giving birth; childbirth.
    • In the 19th century, accouchement often took place at home with a midwife.
    • Her accouchement was smooth and lasted only a few hours.
    • The doctor specialized in managing difficult accouchements.
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