I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English childbering, from child + bering, from gerund of beren to bear — more at bear
: the act of producing or bringing forth children : parturition
II. adjective
: of, relating to, or suitable for childbearing
the childbearing period of life
women of childbearing age