parturition

/ˌpɑrtʃəˈrɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of giving birth to offspring.
    • In many animals, parturition occurs quickly and the newborn is soon able to stand.
    • Modern medicine has made parturition much safer for both mother and child.
    • The veterinarian monitored the mare closely during parturition.
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