Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
birth-pangs
noun
/bɜrθ pæŋz/
Definition
The pains and contractions associated with the process of childbirth.
Examples
- During her labor, she felt intense birth-pangs that indicated the imminent arrival of her baby.
- The mythological reference to creation often includes the notion of birth-pangs, symbolizing the struggles that precede new beginnings.
Meaning
Birth-pangs refer to the physical discomfort and contractions a woman experiences during labor as she prepares to give birth.
Synonyms
- labor pains
- contractions
- childbirth pains
