Parturient

Full definition of parturient

Adjective

1. In labour, about to give birth, or having recently given birth.
2. (by extension) About to create a new product, or float a new idea.
3. Of, related to, or caused by childbirth
4. (of a substance) Facilitating labour.

Synonyms

• (relating to childbirth) parturious obsolete

Noun

1. One who is in labour, who is about to give birth, or who has recently given birth.
2. A substance that facilitates labour.