Posthumous Birth (Noun)
Meaning 1
Birth of a child after the father has died.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
Birth of a child by Caesarean section after the death of the mother.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The baby's posthumous birth was a miracle, as the medical team managed to save the child despite the mother's tragic passing during labor.
- In a rare and dramatic case, a posthumous birth was performed on a woman who had been declared brain dead, giving her family a chance to meet the baby she had been carrying.
- The posthumous birth of the baby boy was a bittersweet moment for the family, who were grieving the loss of the mother while also welcoming a new life.
- The medical team's decision to perform a posthumous birth was made in the hopes of saving the baby's life, despite the low chances of success.
- The posthumous birth of the twins was a remarkable feat, as the medical team worked tirelessly to deliver the babies safely after their mother's untimely death.