Live Birth (Noun)
Meaning
The birth of a living fetus (regardless of the length of gestation).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The hospital reported a total of 500 live births last year, with no stillbirths or infant mortalities.
- According to the World Health Organization, a live birth is defined as the birth of a fetus that shows signs of life, regardless of the length of gestation.
- The new mother was overjoyed at the live birth of her baby girl, who weighed 3.5 pounds and was 17 inches long.
- In many countries, a live birth is recorded even if the baby dies shortly after delivery, as long as it showed signs of life at birth.
- The doctor carefully monitored the live birth, providing medical care to the newborn and the mother throughout the delivery process.