noun
childbirth with partner present; delivery with husband present
Medical term for childbirth where the father or partner attends the delivery. Often used in discussions of family-centered maternity care.
最近は立ち会い分娩を選ぶ夫婦が増えている。
Recently, more couples are choosing childbirth with the husband present.
立ち会い分娩の経験は父親の育児参加を促すと言われている。
It is said that the experience of attending childbirth encourages fathers to participate in childcare.
Compound of 立ち会い (attendance, being present) and 分娩 (childbirth, delivery).