childbearing

[ chahyld-bair-ing ]
/ ˈtʃaɪldˌbɛər ɪŋ /

noun

the act of producing or bringing forth children.

adjective

capable of, suitable for, or relating to the bearing of a child or of children: the childbearing years.

Origin of childbearing

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at child, bearing

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Medical definitions for childbearing

childbearing
[ chīldbâr′ĭng ]

n.

Pregnancy and parturition.

Other words from childbearing

childbear′ing adj.