freebirth en · NOUN
Etymology
Compound of free + birth. Coined by American yogini, herbalist, and shamanic midwife Jeannine Parvati Baker.
Meanings
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A childbirth delivered without medical assistance or the attendance of a midwife.
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.
2020 February 21, Brandy Zadrozny, “She wanted a 'freebirth' with no doctors. Online groups convinced her it would be OK.”, NBC News
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| freebirths | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
sv vild graviditet (childbirth delivered without medical assistance)