Freebirth
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Freebirth is a noun meaning A childbirth delivered without medical assistance or the attendance of a midwife.
Meaning
A childbirth delivered without medical assistance or the attendance of a midwife.
More Meanings
- To give birth to a child without medical assistance or the attendance of a midwife.
Example Sentences
Figures on the number of women choosing to freebirth are not collated, but researchers and midwives believe it's on the rise.
Instead, Judith wanted to be with only her husband and her closest friend, a plan known as freebirth, or unassisted birth, by the tiny subculture of women who practice it.
Word Forms
- freebirths
- freebirthing
- freebirthed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include freebirther, stillbirth, unbirth, nonbirth, birthlessness, babylessness.
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