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natural childbirth

–noun
childbirth involving little or no use of drugs or anesthesia and usually involving a program in which the mother is psychologically and physically prepared for the birth process.


Origin:
1930–35
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natural childbirth  
n.  A method of childbirth in which medical intervention is minimized and the mother often practices relaxation and breathing techniques to control pain and ease delivery.
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Main Entry: natural childbirth
Function: noun
: a system of managing childbirth in which the mother receives preparatory education in order to remain conscious during andassist in delivery with minimal or no use of drugs or anesthetics
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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natural childbirth n.
A method of childbirth in which medical intervention is minimized and the mother often practices relaxation and breathing techniques to control pain and ease delivery.

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