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PRONUNCIATION OF LABOUR WARD

labour ward  [ˈleɪbə wɔːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LABOUR WARD

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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Labour ward is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LABOUR WARD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

labour ward

Childbirth

Childbirth, labour, delivery, birth, partus, or parturition is the culmination of a period of pregnancy with the expulsion of one or more newborn infants from a woman's uterus. The process of normal childbirth is categorized in three stages of labour: the shortening and dilation of the cervix, descent and birth of the infant, and the placenta being expelled.

Definition of labour ward in the English dictionary

The definition of labour ward in the dictionary is a ward or department of a hospital for the care and admission of women in the process of childbirth.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LABOUR WARD


adward
ədˈwɔːd
award
əˈwɔːd
bearward
ˈbɛəˌwɔːd
foreward
ˈfɔːˌwɔːd
greensward
ˈɡriːnˌswɔːd
hayward
ˈheɪˌwɔːd
hog-ward
ˈhɒɡˌwɔːd
misaward
ˌmɪsəˈwɔːd
reward
rɪˈwɔːd
sward
swɔːd
untoward
ˌʌntəˈwɔːd
ward
wɔːd
warred
wɔːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LABOUR WARD

labour agreement
Labour and Socialist International
labour camp
labour charges
labour costs
Labour Day
labour exchange
labour force
labour law
labour market
Labour movement
labour of love
labour pains
Labour Party
labour relations
labour shortage
labour supply
labour unrest
labour-intensive
labour-saving

WORDS THAT END LIKE LABOUR WARD

awkward
backward
casualty ward
downward
Edward
emergency ward
forward
Howard
isolation ward
lying-in ward
maternity ward
medical ward
Nightingale ward
observation ward
outward
postnatal ward
straightforward
toward
upward
Woodward

Synonyms and antonyms of labour ward in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «labour ward» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LABOUR WARD

Find out the translation of labour ward to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of labour ward from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «labour ward» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

产房
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

sala de partos
570 millions of speakers

English

labour ward
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

श्रम वार्ड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

جناح العمل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

родзале
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

sala de partos
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

শ্রম ওয়ার্ড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

salle de travail
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Wad buruh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Kreißsaal
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

分娩室
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

노동 병동
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Buruh pendhapa
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phường lao động
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

தொழிலாளர் வார்டு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कामगार वार्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Emek servisi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sala parto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Ward pracy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

родзале
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Ward muncă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εργασίας πτέρυγα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

kraamsaal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

förlossningsavdelningen
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

arbeidskraft ward
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of labour ward

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LABOUR WARD»

The term «labour ward» is normally little used and occupies the 115.381 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LABOUR WARD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about labour ward

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LABOUR WARD»

Discover the use of labour ward in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to labour ward and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Labour Ward Handbook, second edition
The Labour Ward Handbook, second edition, is a succinct manual that provides detailed clinical practice guidelines for the care of women in labour.
Leroy Edozien, 2010
2
Labour Ward Manual
This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Liu's Labour Ward Manual has for many years been the standard work for all personnel working on the labour ward.
David T. Y. Liu, 2007
3
Best Practice in Labour and Delivery
Whilst this is an ideal textbook for those training and taking examinations in labour ward practice, it offers all those caring for the woman in labour a modern, evidence-based approach which will help them understand, recognize and deliver ...
Richard Warren, Sabaratnam Arulkumaran, 2009
4
Labour Ward Rules
This book provides a practical set of rules to guide and help trainee obstetricians and midwives to understand the concepts of labour ward management, treatments, and prevention of complications.
T N Fay, Toby Fay, 2001
5
Active Management of Labour: The Dublin Experience
This manual encompasses a comprehensive approach to the management of labour.
Kieran O'Driscoll, Declan Meagher, Michael Robson, 2003
6
The British and Foreign Medico-chirurgical Review Or ...
Each of the large wards becomes in turn the " labour-ward," the women being delivered on a couch provided for the purpose, and in two hours after delivery the patient is carried from the couch to her bed. The women are kept in hospital for ...
‎1853
7
British and Foreign Medico-chirurgical Review: Or, Quarterly ...
Each of the large wards becomes in turn the " labour-ward," the women being delivered on a couch provided for the purpose, and in two hours after delivery the patient is carried from the couch to her bed. The women are kept in hospital for ...
‎1853
8
Clinical Protocols in Labour
In addition, the book includes protocols for emergency closure of the labour ward, communication among members of the labour team, and more.
Michael S. Marsh, Janet M. Rennie, Phillipa A. Groves, 2002
9
House of Commons Papers
9, Convicts for Hard Labour; Ward No.io, Master Debtors; Ward No. 11, Poor Debtors ; Work Rooms, Day Rooms, Airing Yard. N. B. Classes, Wards, Divisions, &c. cannot be extended or increased. 23. — Dietary or other Weekly Allowance, ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1855
10
OSCE: The Inside Track : Hints and Tips on Passing the MRCOG ...
This book provides an invaluable guide to passing the MRCOG Part 2 OSCE examination. It has been written by clinicians with personal experience of the clinical examination who are currently involved with running OSCE courses.
Tim Draycott, Timothy J. Draycott, Valentine Akande, 2005

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LABOUR WARD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term labour ward is used in the context of the following news items.
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Parents refused to sign 'do not resuscitate' form before premature …
The 33-year-old mum went into premature labour at 24 weeks on April 1. She was taken into the labour ward and it was then doctors asked her ... «Irish Mirror, Jul 15»
2
Teach kids money matters early
... of where we would want to leave our children and factor in the money to take them there long before the eventual visit to the labour ward. «The Standard Digital News, Jul 15»
3
Babies' deaths: report points to KIMS lapses
Sources also said that the NICU at the hospital is located on the fifth floor, while the labour ward is located on the third floor, which is against ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
4
Midwives battling 27% bed cuts in Glasgow
Mothers in labour are now moved to the 6th floor which is even further from the labour ward, putting patients at risk. "Staff can't speak out about ... «Herald Scotland, Jul 15»
5
Triplets back to hospital of their birth for third birthday celebration
Labour ward lead consultant Ruth Mason said: “It is rare for triplets to be born in a district general hospital, but Helen was determined to have her babies ... «The Argus, Jul 15»
6
Agenda for Gov. Ugwuanyi's Economic Advisory Team
The team is coming at a most auspicious time, considering that at present the national economy could be said to be in the labour ward, ... «THISDAY Live, Jul 15»
7
Steven elected in Thorniewood vote
Councillor Bonnar said: “It's been a long hard slog, but we got over the line in what is probably the strongest Labour ward in the UK, never mind ... «Motherwell Times, Jul 15»
8
PCJ installs $8.4 million energy efficient AC system at Spanish Town …
ATL supplied and installed a 20 ton air conditioning system in the Maternity Unit's Operating Theatre and a 12 ton system at the Labour Ward; ... «Go Jamaica, Jul 15»
9
Superhospital: Baby snaps on my wall give me a kick from a job …
"It was working in the labour ward, helping deliver babies. Things were never the same – a bit like accident and emergency in that way. «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»
10
Superhospital: Maternity ward next up for final part of Royal Derby …
"I work in the labour ward and am always based here, so I only see women coming into hospital. "But there are midwives who work in many ... «Derby Telegraph, Jul 15»

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