Midwifery Terms

noun the period during which a woman is in labor

• The accouchement was a long and difficult process, but the mother and baby are both healthy.
• She just had her accouchement yesterday and she's already up and about!
• She's been through two accouchements already, she's a pro at this.
• The accouchement of a new business venture can be just as challenging as that of a child.

noun A passageway through which a baby is born during childbirth.

• The baby passed through the birth canal during the delivery process.
• The doctor said the baby is almost through the birth canal.
• I can't believe she's already in the birth canal, time flies!
• The project is finally making progress and is nearing the 'birth canal' of completion.