lying–in

noun ly·ing–in \ˌlī-iŋ-ˈin\

: the time when a woman lies in bed before, while, and after giving birth to a baby

plural lyings–in or lying–ins

Full Definition of LYING-IN

: the state attending and consequent to childbirth : confinement

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15th century

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noun ly·ing–in \ˌlī-iŋ-ˈin\

plural lyings–in or lying–ins

: the state attending and consequent to childbirth : confinement

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