A "laboring mother" refers to a woman who is going through the process of childbirth, where she is experiencing contractions and actively giving birth to a baby. Full definition
Our birthing philosophy is «Kaya mo yan» («You can do it»), words of encouragement that many laboring mothers will hear during their birth at Shiphrah Birthing Home» (from Shiphrah's website). (annicamariephotography.com)
The image of the exhausted and dehydrated laboring mother being offered nothing but ice chips is one that has long since been deemed as run - of - the - mill, standard procedure during labor. (babygaga.com)
The reason why doctors do not want a naturally laboring mother to eat is that the risk of the mother defecating is increased as food is digested. (babygaga.com)