parturient
/pɑrˈtʊriənt/
adjective
- About to give birth; in the process of giving birth.
- The parturient woman was admitted to the maternity ward.
- Veterinarians monitored the parturient cow for any complications.
- The hospital has a special wing for parturient patients.
- Relating to the process of childbirth.
- She attended a class on parturient care and pain management.
- The study focused on parturient hormones and their effects on labor.
- Parturient complications can sometimes require emergency surgery.
Synonyms
noun
- A woman who is giving birth or about to give birth.
- A doula provides emotional support to the parturient during labor.
- The parturient was surrounded by her family in the delivery room.
- The nurse checked on each parturient every hour.