单词 | active birth |
释义 | > as lemmasactive birth active birth n. (an approach to) childbirth in which the mother is encouraged to take an active part in the progress of her labour, chiefly by being given freedom of movement and position; an instance of this. ΚΠ 1982 Lancet 6 Nov. 1038/1 2750 people, over half of them midwives, and the rest mostly parents, attended the International Conference on Active Birth. 1983 J. Balaskas Active Birth i. 1 An active birth involves you giving birth through your own will and determination. 1996 S. F. Murray & D. S. V. Segura in S. F. Murray Midwives & Safer Motherhood vii. 92 There has been little mainstream interest in active birth or natural birth techniques as yet. 2007 Lancet 10 Mar. 817/2 That rally symbolised a split between professionals and women who supported active birth. < as lemmas |
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