freebirther

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

freebirth +‎ -er

Noun[edit]

freebirther (plural freebirthers)

  1. A woman who chooses to give birth without medical assistance or the attendance of a midwife.
    • 2013 September 14, Joanna Moorhead, “Freebirthing: is giving birth without medical support safe?”, in The Guardian:
      The vast majority of women, freebirthers believe, could give birth more safely and happily without medical involvement.

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