1. A regularly recurrent spasm of pain that is characteristic of childbirth
   - birth pangs, labour pains [Brit, Cdn]

1. Pain and discomfort associated with contractions of the uterus during labor
   - labour pain [Brit, Cdn]

Type of: hurting, pain, pang

Encyclopedia: Labor pain

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