Parturition

Pronunciation: /ˈpiˈɑɹtʊɹˈɪtˈaɪˌɑn/

Parturition (noun)

  1. The process of giving birth, when a baby or young animal is delivered from the body.
  2. The stage of pregnancy when strong body contractions lead to delivery.

Examples

  • The birth process begins when the body is ready for parturition.
  • Parturition is the birth process that ends with a newborn.