active birth

noun

Meaning

A method of childbirth where the mother is encouraged to move freely and adopt positions that use gravity to assist the labor process.

Examples

Many midwives now advocate for active birth to help mothers manage labor pain more effectively.
She attended a workshop to learn different positions for an active birth.

Synonyms: natural birth, upright birth, physiological birth

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active birth

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈæktɪv bɜːθ/

Definition

A method of childbirth where the mother is encouraged to move freely and adopt positions that use gravity to assist the labor process.

Examples

Many midwives now advocate for active birth to help mothers manage labor pain more effectively.
She attended a workshop to learn different positions for an active birth.

Synonyms of active birth

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