lying-in
noun
ly·ing-in ˌlī-iŋ-ˈin 
plural lyings-in or lying-ins
: the state attending and consequent to childbirth : confinement
Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
lying-in
noun
ly·ing-in ˌlī-iŋ-ˈin
plural lyings-in or lying-ins
: the state attending and consequent to childbirth : confinement
lying-in
noun
as in childbed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- childbed
- confinement
- pregnancy
- abortion
- miscarriage
- natural childbirth
- childbirth
- cesarean section
- caesarean section
- parturition
- childbearing
- contraction
- pains
- delivery
- accouchement
- labor
- birth pang
- travail