parturient

Etymology
Borrowed from, present participle of.

Adjective

 * 1) In labour, about to give birth, or having recently given birth.
 * 2)  About to create a new product, or float a new idea.
 * Of, related to, or caused by childbirth.
 * 1)  Facilitating labour.
 * Of, related to, or caused by childbirth.
 * 1)  Facilitating labour.

Noun

 * 1) One who is in labour, who is about to give birth, or who has recently given birth.
 * 2) A substance that facilitates labour.