parturire

Parturire is the Italian verb meaning to give birth. It describes the physiological process by which a female mammal expels one or more offspring from her uterus. This process, also known as childbirth or labor, is the culmination of pregnancy.

The onset of parturire is typically marked by uterine contractions, which are muscular waves that help to dilate the cervix and push the fetus through the birth canal. These contractions can vary in intensity and frequency. Other physiological changes may accompany labor, including the rupture of the amniotic sac, which releases amniotic fluid.

Parturire can occur naturally, or it may require medical intervention such as induction of labor or a Cesarean section, depending on the circumstances and the health of the mother and child. The duration of labor can vary significantly among individuals. After the birth of the offspring, the placenta is also expelled from the uterus in a stage known as afterbirth. The ability to parturire is a fundamental aspect of mammalian reproduction.