How to Talk About Childbirth in English 👶
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In this English lesson, you will gain confidence when speaking about having a baby in American English. I also interview my wife to get a first-hand perspective on what it feels like to give birth to a child.

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1. The birds and the bees: A gentle way of explaining how babies are made to children. "My parents explained the birds and the bees to me when I was older."

2. Pregnancy: (noun) Carrying a baby inside a mother’s belly. "She announced her pregnancy to her family with joy."

3. Pregnant: (adjective) The state of having a baby developing inside the body. "She found out she was pregnant last month."

4. Paternity test: A test to determine who the father of a baby is. "They did a paternity test to know the baby's father."

5. Maternity clothes: Clothes designed for women to wear when they are pregnant. "She bought new maternity clothes as her belly grew."

6. Maternity leave: Time off work given to a mother to take care of her newborn baby.
   "She is on maternity leave to care for her newborn."

7. Ultrasound: A medical test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the baby inside the womb. "They saw their baby for the first time on the ultrasound."

8. Baby shower: A party to celebrate the upcoming birth of a baby. "They had a baby shower to prepare for the baby's arrival."

9. Due date: The estimated day when the baby is expected to be born. "Her due date is in early July."

10. Obstetrician: A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth. "The obstetrician checked the health of both mother and baby."

11. Prenatal care: Medical care given to a woman during her pregnancy. "She attended prenatal care appointments regularly."

12. Maternity ward: A hospital section specialized for childbirth and care of newborns. "She was taken to the maternity ward when her labor started."

13. Contractions: The pains a mother has while she is in labor. "Her contractions started, signaling the beginning of labor."

14. Kicks: Movements of the baby felt inside the womb. "She felt the baby kick the inside of her belly."

15. Epidural: Medicine given to a woman to stop the pain during labor “She chose to have an epidural to ease the pain of labor."

16. Cesarean section: A surgical method to deliver a baby through the mother's belly. "The baby was born by c-section due to problems with the birth."

17. Midwife: A healthcare professional who assists in childbirth.

    • Sentence: "The midwife helped her through the home birth."

18. In labor: The period when a woman is experiencing contractions to deliver a baby. "She was in labor for several hours before the baby was born."

19. Delivery: The act of giving birth to a baby. "The delivery went smoothly, and the baby was healthy."

20. Newborn: A baby that has just been born. "The newborn slept peacefully in her mother's arms."

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