The time or state of being in labor just before giving birth; at childbirth.

(bound form) childbirth or the period of confinement following delivery

to be confined in childbirth; to give birth

(literary) bedding; straw mat or mattress

woman who assists in the delivery of babies during childbirth

(bound form) God of the West and Autumn in Chinese mythology; traditionally identified as the son of [[少皞|少皞|shao3 hao4]] and also considered the god of metal within the Five Elements.

midwife; a person who assists with childbirth

skin and muscle tissue inflammation or ulceration caused by prolonged pressure from lying in bed; pressure sore