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labour pains

 

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Noun labour pains has 1 sense
  1. birth pangs, labor pains, labour pains - a regularly recurrent spasm of pain that is characteristic of childbirth
    --1 is a kind of pang

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Term: Labour Pains

Definition:

Labour pains refer to the intense contractions and discomfort experienced by a woman during childbirth. These painful sensations occur as the uterus tightens and helps the baby move through the birth canal.

Senses and Usages:

Noun - Physical sensation during childbirth:

Labour pains can vary in intensity and duration, starting as mild menstrual-like cramps and gradually becoming more intense and frequent.

Example sentence: She screamed in agony as the labour pains intensified.

Noun - Symbolic term for difficulties or challenges:

Labour pains can also be used figuratively to represent any challenging or difficult period that leads to a positive outcome.

Example sentence: The company went through financial labour pains before finally becoming profitable.

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