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Cat navy 425 Posted 4 years ago
Grammar

She delivered a baby girl.

Dear all,

In my part of the town, I usually see the message "My wife delivered a baby girl." whenever a baby is born. But I think that the sentence is incorrect. In this context, could you please tell me whether the following sentences are correct?

1) She delivered a baby girl.

2) She has been delivered of a baby girl.

3) She has delivered of a baby girl.

4) She has delivered a baby girl.

5) She has given birth to a baby girl.

6) She has had a baby girl.

7) She was delivered of a baby girl.

  

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" whenever a baby is born. But I think that the sentence is incorrect. Me, too.

  • " whenever a baby is born.
  • But I think that the sentence is incorrect.
  • Me, too.
  • In common parlance, the doctor delivers the baby.
  • The mother has the baby.
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cat navy 425In my part of the town, I usually see the message "My wife delivered a baby girl." whenever a baby is born. But I think that the sentence is incorrect.

Me, too. In common parlance, the doctor delivers the baby. The mother has the baby.

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The "English Royal" formal announcement of a new heir is many many centuries outdated, but is still used.

The Duchess of Cambridge has been delivered of a son.

It reflects the classical Biblical language - e.g.

“Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a manchild.

Through faith also Sarah herself recei

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