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.
" whenever a baby is born. But I think that the sentence is incorrect. Me, too.
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Me, too. In common parlance, the doctor delivers the baby. The mother has the baby.
The "English Royal" formal announcement of a new heir is many many centuries outdated, but is still used.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