How to Talk About Childbirth in English 👶

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In this English lesson, you will gain confidence when speaking about having a baby in American English. I also interview my wife to get a first-hand perspective on what it feels like to give birth to a child. Bonus English? https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/usbrent/subscribe 📽️ Want to record lessons like this? I livestream with STREAMYARD: https://streamyard.com/pal/c/6287572368359424 1. The birds and the bees: A gentle way of explaining how babies are made to children. "My parents explained the birds and the bees to me when I was older." 2. Pregnancy: (noun) Carrying a baby inside a mother’s belly. "She announced her pregnancy to her family with joy." 3. Pregnant: (adjective) The state of having a baby developing inside the body. "She found out she was pregnant last month." 4. Paternity test: A test to determine who the father of a baby is. "They did a paternity test to know the baby's father." 5. Maternity clothes: Clothes designed for women to wear when they are pregnant. "She bought new maternity clothes as her belly grew." 6. Maternity leave: Time off work given to a mother to take care of her newborn baby. "She is on maternity leave to care for her newborn." 7. Ultrasound: A medical test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the baby inside the womb. "They saw their baby for the first time on the ultrasound." 8. Baby shower: A party to celebrate the upcoming birth of a baby. "They had a baby shower to prepare for the baby's arrival." 9. Due date: The estimated day when the baby is expected to be born. "Her due date is in early July." 10. Obstetrician: A doctor who specializes in pregnancy and childbirth. "The obstetrician checked the health of both mother and baby." 11. Prenatal care: Medical care given to a woman during her pregnancy. "She attended prenatal care appointments regularly." 12. Maternity ward: A hospital section specialized for childbirth and care of newborns. "She was taken to the maternity ward when her labor started." 13. Contractions: The pains a mother has while she is in labor. "Her contractions started, signaling the beginning of labor." 14. Kicks: Movements of the baby felt inside the womb. "She felt the baby kick the inside of her belly." 15. Epidural: Medicine given to a woman to stop the pain during labor “She chose to have an epidural to ease the pain of labor." 16. Cesarean section: A surgical method to deliver a baby through the mother's belly. "The baby was born by c-section due to problems with the birth." 17. Midwife: A healthcare professional who assists in childbirth. - *Sentence*: "The midwife helped her through the home birth." 18. In labor: The period when a woman is experiencing contractions to deliver a baby. "She was in labor for several hours before the baby was born." 19. Delivery: The act of giving birth to a baby. "The delivery went smoothly, and the baby was healthy." 20. Newborn: A baby that has just been born. "The newborn slept peacefully in her mother's arms." --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/usbrent/support

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