lying-in

(noun) concluding state of pregnancy; from the onset of contractions to the birth of a child. Synonyms: parturiency, labor, labour, confinement, travail, childbed. Example: "She was in labor for six hours."

(verb) originate (in). Synonyms: dwell, consist, lie, lie in. Example: "The problems dwell in the social injustices in this country."

(verb) be in confinement for childbirth. Synonyms: lie in.