How Do You Spell CHILDBIRTH?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈa͡ɪldbɜːθ] (IPA)

The word "childbirth" is spelled with a "ch" sound, which is represented by the "ch" digraph. The "i" is pronounced as a short "i" sound, represented by the IPA symbol "ɪ". The "l" and "d" sounds are pronounced separately, with the "l" being a voiced consonant represented by the IPA symbol "l" and the "d" being pronounced as a voiced dental plosive, represented by the symbol "d". The remaining sounds are pronounced as they are spelled. Overall, the word is pronounced as "chahyld-burth" in IPA transcription.

CHILDBIRTH Meaning and Definition

1. Childbirth refers to the natural or assisted process by which a baby is delivered from the mother's uterus to the external world. It is the culmination of pregnancy, a fundamental event in the reproductive cycle of humans and other mammals. Childbirth typically occurs 38 to 42 weeks after conception, although there can be variations.

   The process of childbirth can be categorized into three stages: labor, delivery, and the afterbirth. Labor typically begins with regular and increasingly intense contractions, causing the cervix to dilate and thin out. It can last several hours or even days, as the baby moves downward through the birth canal. During delivery, the baby's head emerges, followed by the rest of the body. The next stage involves the expulsion of the placenta and other fetal membranes, known as the afterbirth.

   Childbirth can occur under different circumstances, such as at home, in a birth center, or in a hospital setting, depending on the preferences and medical conditions of the mother. It can be assisted by healthcare professionals such as doctors, midwives, or nurses. Pain relief options, including natural techniques, medications, or epidurals, may be utilized to manage the discomfort experienced during labor.

   Childbirth is a momentous event in the life of a woman, accompanied by a mix of physical, emotional, and psychological experiences. It signifies the beginning of parenthood and the bonding between parent and child, carrying immense significance in various cultures and societies around the world.

Top Common Misspellings for CHILDBIRTH *

• chilbirth 50%
• chhildbirth 50%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

Other Common Misspellings for CHILDBIRTH

• childbrith
• xhildbirth
• vhildbirth
• fhildbirth
• dhildbirth
• cgildbirth
• cbildbirth
• cnildbirth
• cjildbirth
• cuildbirth
• cyildbirth
• chilbdirth
• Cyldbirth

Etymology of CHILDBIRTH

The word "childbirth" has two distinct parts: "child" and "birth". Here is the etymology of each part:

1. Child: The word "child" can be traced back to Old English "cild", which ultimately comes from the Proto-Germanic word "*kiltham". The Proto-Germanic word is believed to have derived from the Proto-Indo-European word "*gel-" or "*geln-", meaning "young". From Old English, the word further evolved into "child" in Middle English.

2. Birth: The word "birth" comes from Middle English "birthe", which is derived from Old Norse "byrðr" or "burðr". Old Norse, in turn, is believed to have borrowed this word from Old English "gebyrd" (pronounced "yeborth"), meaning "birth" or "origin".

Similar spelling words for CHILDBIRTH

• Childbrith,
• childbirth-preparation class,
• childbed,
• childbearing.

Plural form of CHILDBIRTH is CHILDBIRTHS