The senator argued that partial-birth abortion should be banned under federal law.

The senator argued that restricting partial-birth abortions was necessary to protect unborn life, while opponents called for preserving women's medical autonomy.

The drill sergeant handed out the birth control glasses to the new recruits, and they complained about how ugly and embarrassing they were.

Local planners were concerned that the crude birth rate remained above 20 per 1,000 despite improvements in healthcare.

Public health reports indicate that crude birth rates have fallen significantly in several provinces this year.

The traditional birth attendant prepared herbal remedies and a warm room to support the new mother through the delivery.

In many rural areas, traditional birth attendants played a vital role, offering support and knowledge to expectant mothers.

Some scientists propose that the fraternal birth-order effect may be an alternative explanation for certain patterns of male sexual orientation.

Several researchers have studied the fraternal birth order effect to understand its implications for sexual orientation.