freebirth

== English == === Etymology === Compound of free +‎ birth. Coined by American yogini, herbalist, and shamanic midwife Jeannine Parvati Baker. === Noun === freebirth (plural freebirths) A childbirth delivered without medical assistance or the attendance of a midwife. 2020 February 21, Brandy Zadrozny, “She wanted a 'freebirth' with no doctors. Online groups convinced her it would be OK.”, NBC News: Instead, Judith wanted to be with only her husband and her closest friend, a plan known as freebirth, or unassisted birth, by the tiny subculture of women who practice it. ==== Translations ==== === Verb === freebirth (third-person singular simple present freebirths, present participle freebirthing, simple past and past participle freebirthed) To give birth to a child without medical assistance or the attendance of a midwife. ==== Related terms ==== freebirther freebirthing ==== References ====