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childbearing vs active birth

active birth vs childbearing

childbearing and active birth both are nouns.

childbearing is an adjective but active birth is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
childbearing Yes Yes No No
active birth Yes No No No
As nouns, active birth is a hyponym of childbearing; that is, active birth is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than childbearing:
  • childbearing: the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child
  • active birth: childbirth during which the mother is encouraged to be an active participant
Other hyponyms of childbearing include alternative birth, alternative birthing, natural childbirth.
childbearing (noun) active birth (noun)
the parturition process in human beings; having a baby; the process of giving birth to a child childbirth during which the mother is encouraged to be an active participant
childbearing (adjective) active birth (adjective)
relating to or suitable for childbirth
Difference between childbearing and active birth

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