childbearing
adjective/ˈtʃaɪldˌbɛrɪŋ/
Frequency rank: #18,341 most common English word
Meaning
The process of carrying and giving birth to children.
Example sentence
Her doctor advised her to maintain good nutrition during her childbearing years.
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