noun
- plural of childbed; a bed in which a woman lies during and after childbirth
Usage: archaic or historical; typically used in medical or historical contexts
Examples
- In medieval times, childbeds were specially prepared chambers for women in labor.
- The hospital maintained several childbeds equipped with necessary medical supplies.
- Historical records describe the furnishings and care provided in childbeds.
- Midwives attended to women in their childbeds during the recovery period.