parturient

Definition

In labour, about to give birth, or having recently given birth.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin parturiēns, present participle of parturiō (“I am in labour”).

Example Sentences

• "In later times the Uji-gami became simply the tutelary deity of one's birth-place, and was also called ubusuna (birth-sand). Infants born in his jurisdiction are presented to him soon after birth, and parturient women pray to him for relief."
• "This communication is to develop this thought process as pertains to the position of the parturient woman during her delivery."