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natural childbirth (nach-ĕr-ăl) n. labour and delivery that relies largely on the efforts of the mother alone, with the minimum of medical intervention.
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nat·u·ral child·birth • n. childbirth with minimal medical or technological intervention, usually involving special breathing and relaxation techniques.

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