1. plural of childbearing; instances or periods of being pregnant and giving birth
Usage: typically used in medical, demographic, or historical contexts
2. the capacity, role, or experience of bearing children
Usage: often used in discussions of women's health, reproductive rights, or social roles

Examples

• Multiple childbearings within a short time span can affect a woman's health.
• The study examined childbearings across different age groups.
• Historical records show variations in childbearings among different populations.
• Modern medicine has improved safety during childbearings.
• Her three childbearings were spaced several years apart.