lying-in

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Synonyms: lying in, lyings-in, ring-in, lyings in, bring-in, laying in, lying-ins, line-in, tying in

Antonyms: lying in, lyings-in, ring-in, lyings in, bring-in, laying in, lying-ins, line-in, tying in

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Noun

1. The [[final]] [[stage]]s of [[pregnancy]]; [[accouchement]].
2. A period of [[postpartum]] [[confinement]], typically a month or longer, formerly common in Europe and still practiced in some parts of the world.
3. {{lb|en|historical}} The process of [[childbirth]] and the [[immediate]] [[postpartum]] [[recovery]] period of [[rest]] and [[confinement]] in bed.

Adjective

1. of, or relating to [[childbirth]]
2. of, or relating to [[postpartum]] [[confinement]]

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