Birth, Babies, Youth and 6 More Topics · Life Stages English Vocabulary

a medical procedure to deliver a baby by cutting the belly of the mother

"She needed emergency caesarean section."

"She needed an emergency caesarean section because natural birth was too dangerous for both mother and baby last week."

the period when a pregnant woman goes into labor until the baby is born

"The confinement was long."

"The prolonged confinement of the wartime prison camp took a severe toll on the soldiers' mental health."

the periodic tightening and releasing of the uterine muscles during labor, facilitating the gradual opening of the cervix for childbirth

"She felt a contraction."

"Regular uterine contractions signal the progression of labor and the imminent birth of the baby."

to give birth to a baby or offspring

"She will deliver soon."

"The medical team was prepared to assist the mother as she prepared to deliver her healthy baby."

the act of giving birth to a baby

"The delivery takes twelve hours."

"The delivery took place in a hospital birthing room with a midwife and obstetrician present."

to medically start a woman’s labor to help her give birth

"They will induce labor."

"The doctors decided to induce labor due to concerns about the baby's health and development in utero."

a medical procedure used to start labor and help a woman give birth

"The doctor used induction to start labor."

"Medical induction was administered to safely initiate the childbirth process for the expectant mother."

the process of contractions and cervical dilation that leads to childbirth

"She is in labor."

"The intense process of labor began with strong contractions and a significant dilation of the cervix."

(of a baby) born before completing the normal full-term pregnancy length

"The baby was premature."

"The premature baby weighed only two pounds and she had to stay in the hospital for two months before going home."

a very young child

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her crib."

"The baby sleeps peacefully in her crib and her mother checks on her every few hours."

a container made for babies to hold and feed them milk or other liquids

"Use the bottle now."

"She prepared a fresh bottle of milk for the hungry infant before bedtime."

a small bed for babies that can rock or sway to help them sleep

"The cradle rocks gently."

"The antique wooden cradle swayed rhythmically, lulling the newborn baby into a peaceful slumber."

a small bed with high sides designed for an infant

"Put the baby in the crib."

"The sturdy crib provided a safe and secure sleeping environment for the active infant."

a pacifier used to soothe a baby

"The baby likes his dummy."

"The distressed infant was quickly soothed by the familiar comfort of his plastic dummy."

a portion of milk given to a baby at one time

"The baby needs another feed."

"This particular feed of milk is essential for the baby's rapid growth and development."

an infant very recently born

"The newborn baby slept."

"The exhausted mother gently cradled her newborn infant after a long labor."

***to feed a baby or other person using a spoon

"I will spoon-feed the baby."

"She decided to spoon-feed her picky eater to ensure he consumed adequate nutrients."

a frame with wheels that supports a baby while learning to walk

"The baby uses a walker."

"The innovative walker provided essential support as the toddler began to explore his mobility."

the period or state of very early childhood

"The idea is in its infancy."

"The project is still in its infancy and needs more time to develop."

an absorbent garment worn by infants and young children to contain and absorb urine and feces

"The nappy needs changing every three hours."

"The nappy was changed every three hours to prevent diaper rash and keep the baby comfortable."

a period in one's life between puberty and adulthood

"Adolescence is challenging."

"Adolescence is the stage when young people start becoming more independent."

a young person who is in the process of becoming an adult

"The adolescent is moody."

"Navigating the challenges of adolescence requires support as the young person develops their identity and independence."

a young person who has not reached puberty or adulthood yet

"She is a happy child."

"The young child demonstrated remarkable resilience despite facing numerous adversities in life."

the condition of being a child

"I miss my childhood."

"Her carefree childhood was filled with joyful adventures and cherished family memories."

(of children) to become too big to fit into one's old clothes or belongings

"He will grow out of it."

"The rapidly growing teenager will undoubtedly grow out of these clothes within the next few months."

(of a person) inexperienced or naive, often unaware of the harsher or more unpleasant aspects of life

"She seemed innocent."

"His innocent demeanor often masked a sharp intellect and a surprisingly astute understanding of the world."

a young person who has not reached adulthood yet

"The juvenile stole the bike."

"The court decided to try the juvenile as an adult due to the severity of the crime."

a young person

"What a cute kid!"

"The energetic kid was always eager to participate in extracurricular activities after school."

(of a young person or child) able to behave reasonably and responsibly, like an adult

"She is a mature child."

"The mature teenager demonstrated remarkable composure and responsibility during the stressful family situation."

the period of being physically grown or developed

"She reached maturity."

"Reaching full physical and emotional maturity allows individuals to make more responsible life decisions."

a young person who is not yet an adult

"He is a minor."

"As a minor, he was legally prohibited from entering into binding contracts without parental consent."

lacking experience and wisdom due to being young

"She is naive."

"The naive young woman believed everything the charming stranger told her and she was shocked when he disappeared with all of her savings."

still in the earlier stages of life

"My sister is young."

"The young couple bought their first house together and spent the entire weekend painting the walls and arranging their new furniture inside."

a young person who has reached the age of adulthood, usually between the ages of 18 to 30

"The young adult moved to the city."

"The young adult moved to the city and found a small apartment near the university campus."

the period of one's life between childhood and adulthood

"Youth is full of energy."

"Many people remember youth as a time of freedom and discovery."

to take someone's child into one's family and become their legal parent

"They will adopt a baby."

"The couple decided to adopt a child after years of trying to conceive."

the legal act or process of taking someone else's child and raising them as one's own

"The adoption was legal."

"The adoption gave the child a stable and loving home."

to look after a child until they reach maturity

"They bring up kids."

"Her grandparents decided to bring up their grandchildren after their parents passed away unexpectedly."

the act of providing treatment and paying attention to the physical and emotional needs of someone or something

"Nurses give excellent care to patients."

"The nurse provided compassionate care to the elderly patient helping her eat bathe and move around the hospital room without causing additional pain."

to overly pamper or indulge someone

"Don't coddle him."

"Parents who excessively coddle their children may inadvertently hinder their development of independence."

people that are related to each other by blood or marriage, normally made up of a father, mother, and their children

"Our family eats dinner together at six every evening."

"The entire family gathered together for a joyous holiday celebration."

a child's male parent

"My father taught me how to ride a bike."

"Her father taught her how to ride a bicycle when she was very young."

to provide care and a supportive home for children, often not biologically related, during difficult times

"They foster children."

"The dedicated couple chose to foster children who needed a stable and loving environment."

to stop a child or young person from going out as a form of punishment

"You are ground."

"As a punishment for breaking curfew, her parents decided to ground her for the entire weekend."

to care for and support the growth and development of a child until they reach adulthood

"We nurture plants."

"It is our responsibility to nurture and guide our children toward becoming responsible adults."

to take care of a child until they are grown up

"They raise children."

"It is a challenging yet rewarding endeavor to raise children with strong moral values."

an individual placed under the care, protection, or legal guardianship of another person

"He is her ward."

"Following his parents' tragic demise, the young orphan became the legal ward of his wealthy aunt."

a fully grown man or woman

"This movie is intended for an adult audience."

"This movie is intended for an adult audience and contains scenes of violence and strong language."

a man who is unmarried

"He is a bachelor."

"Despite reaching middle age, he remained a contented bachelor, enjoying his freedom and independence."

(of a person) having gray hair as a sign of aging

"The old man was gray."

"The distinguished gray gentleman with a neatly trimmed beard commanded respect."

mature and fully developed

"She acts like a grownup."

"She made a grownup decision to move out of her parents' house and start living independently in a small apartment downtown."

a person who is a male adult

"A tall man walked into the room and smiled."

"An elderly man sat on the park bench feeding bread crumbs to the pigeons that gathered around his feet every morning."

fully-grown and physically developed

"The fruit is mature."

"The mature oak tree provided ample shade for the picnic area in the park."

to find a place to live and embrace a more stable and routine way of life

"He will settle down."

"After years of traveling the world, he decided it was time to settle down and start a family."

an agreement between two people to get married or the duration of this agreement

"Their engagement was announced."

"Their engagement was announced in the local newspaper including details about the wedding planned for the following spring at a countryside venue."

to escort the bride to the bridegroom and formally give her permission to marry him

"Who will give away the bride?"

"Her proud father will give away the bride at the upcoming wedding ceremony."

to become someone's husband or wife

"He wants to marry his girlfriend."

"After dating for five years they finally decided to marry in a small ceremony surrounded by close friends."

the action of asking a person to marry one

"It was a proposal."

"The unexpected proposal during the fireworks display left her speechless with joy and surprise."

to ask a person to marry one

"He will propose."

"After a whirlwind romance, he decided to propose to her during their vacation in Paris."

a small, round band of metal such as gold, silver, etc. that we wear on our finger, and is often decorated with precious stones

"He wore a wedding ring."

"The ring is too small for my finger."

to express good wishes or congratulations, usually by raising a glass and drinking in honor of a person, event, or achievement

"Let's toast to success!"

"The guests gathered to toast the newlyweds on their special day with a champagne salute."

having formally agreed to marry someone

"She is engaged."

"The engaged couple picked a date for their wedding next summer."

the person that you are married to or having a romantic relationship with

"She is my partner."

"He introduced his partner of ten years to his family at the celebratory dinner."

to terminate an undesired pregnancy before the fetus reaches a viable age

"They decided to abort."

"The couple made the difficult decision to abort the pregnancy due to severe medical complications."

the intentional ending of a pregnancy, often done during the early stages

"The debate about abortion remains controversial"

"The debate about abortion rights remains highly controversial in many countries around the world."

to be pregnant and awaiting the birth of a child

"She will expect a baby soon."

"The expectant mother was eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first child."

to have and nurture a developing fetus within one's womb until childbirth

"The mother will carry the baby."

"She will carry the child for nine months until it is ready to be born."

to become pregnant

"They hope to conceive."

"After trying for a year, they were overjoyed to finally conceive a child."

the process of a woman becoming pregnant when an egg is fertilized by sperm

"Conception is the start."

"The conception of the child occurred during their honeymoon in Paris."

the loss of a fetus from the uterus before it can survive outside the womb

"It was a miscarriage."

"Experiencing a miscarriage can be emotionally devastating for expectant parents."

to spontaneously lose the pregnancy before reaching viability, typically within the first 20 weeks

"She did miscarry."

"Unfortunately, she did miscarry early in her pregnancy due to unforeseen complications."

a social gathering where guests present gifts to a person, typically celebrating an event such as a wedding or birth

"A baby shower is planned."

"The friends organized a lovely baby shower to celebrate the upcoming birth."

acting as a substitute for biological or legal parents in providing care or nurturing

"A surrogate mother helped."

"The intended parents were grateful for the surrogate mother's selfless act of carrying their child."

a medical procedure to end a pregnancy before the fetus can survive outside the womb

"The termination was safe."

"The medical termination of the pregnancy was performed safely by experienced professionals."

preserving a youthful or unchanged appearance

"She looks ageless."

"Her ageless beauty and vibrant spirit made her seem much younger than her years."

a person older in age or experience than another

"He is the elder."

"As the elder statesman of the party, his advice was highly valued by younger members."

living in the later stages of life

"My grandfather is old."

"The old tree in the backyard had been there for over a hundred years and provided shade for several generations of the family."

to leave your job and stop working, usually on reaching a certain age

"He will retire after forty years."

"After working for forty years my grandfather finally decided to retire and spend more time traveling with his family."

related to individuals who are considered elderly

"She is a senior citizen."

"The senior citizen received a discount on his bus pass because the city offers reduced fares for people over the age of sixty five."

worthy of great respect and admiration due to being extremely old or aged

"The scholar is venerable."

"The venerable professor had taught at the university for more than forty years and generations of students remembered him fondly."

the quality of being knowledgeable, experienced, and able to make good decisions and judgments

"Wisdom comes from experience"

"Ancient wisdom teaches us valuable lessons about life and how to live happily every day."

deeply knowledgeable and experienced and capable of giving good advice or making good decisions

"The old man is wise."

"The wise old man shared his life experiences with the young people and taught them valuable lessons about patience hard work and kindness towards others."

the powdery remains of a body after it has been cremated

"The ash is in the urn."

"The family preserved the precious ash of their loved one in a beautiful, handcrafted urn."

the lifeless body of a human being

"The corpse was found."

"Investigators meticulously examined the corpse for any clues about the cause of death."

a hole made in the ground for burying a dead body in

"They dug a grave."

"The funeral procession slowly approached the freshly dug grave in the quiet cemetery."

a tall, often decorative container used to hold ashes after cremation

"Put ash in the urn."

"The ornate urn was opened to receive the ashes of the departed."

a ceremony or vigil held over a dead body the night before burial

"They held a wake."

"A solemn wake was held for the deceased, allowing friends and family to pay their respects."

to put a dead person or animal beneath the ground

"They bury the pet."

"The family decided to bury their beloved dog in the backyard garden."

to no longer be alive

"Her grandfather died last year."

"The old tree finally died after standing in the park for more than one hundred years."

not alive anymore

"The flower is dead."

"The dead battery in the car meant that she could not start the engine and she had to call a friend to give her a jump start."

referring to a person who has recently died

"Her father is deceased."

"Her father is deceased and died five years ago from a heart attack at the age of sixty two."