Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
accouchement
noun
/ˌakuːˈʃəːmɒ̃/
Definition
The act of giving birth; childbirth.
Examples
- The hospital staff is prepared for the accouchement of the expecting mother.
- Her accouchement was less stressful than she had anticipated.
Meaning
Accouchement refers specifically to the process of labor and delivery during childbirth.
Synonyms
- Childbirth
- Delivery
- Labor
