CAN_SPEAK THURSDAY

📘 Vocabulary (B1–B2 – Childbirth)

• Pregnancy – the period when a woman is expecting a baby

• Labor – the process of giving birth

• Delivery – the act of a baby being born

• Maternity – relating to pregnancy and childbirth

• Midwife – a person trained to help women give birth

• Hospital birth – childbirth in a hospital

• Home birth – childbirth at home

• Natural birth – giving birth without medical intervention

• Cesarean section (C-section) – surgical procedure to deliver a baby

• Pain relief – medicine to reduce pain during labor (e.g., epidural)

• Newborn – a very young baby

• Parenthood – the state of being a parent

• Prenatal care – medical care before birth

• Contractions – tightening of the muscles during labor

💬 ESL Questions (B1–B2 – Childbirth)

1. What are common traditions around childbirth in your culture?

2. Do you think childbirth is easier today than in the past? Why or why not?

3. Would you prefer a home birth or hospital birth? Why?

4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of natural birth compared to a C-section?

5. How important is family support during childbirth?

6. Do you think fathers should be present in the delivery room? Why or why not?

7. How has modern medicine changed the experience of childbirth?

8. What challenges do new parents face after childbirth?

9. Do you think society gives enough support to new mothers?

10. How is childbirth celebrated in different countries or cultures?