Childbirth

In a dream, a pregnant woman giving birth to a girl signifies that she will give birth to a male child; and her giving birth to a male child signifies that she will give birth to a girl.

To see in a dream that one’s mother has given birth to oneself signifies death for the sick; for the poor, someone who will assist him; and for the rich, wasting his wealth or the restriction of his disposal of his property and possessions.

To see childbirth in a dream is interpreted as victory in a lawsuit for one who has a matter before the courts; and as the birth of a male child for one whose wife is pregnant. A woman giving birth from her mouth in a dream signifies her death.

To see a man giving birth in a dream signifies that he will fall ill; giving birth to a girl signifies deliverance from troubles and joy; and giving birth to a male child signifies glad tidings and deliverance.

Giving birth to an animal in a dream signifies giving birth to a child possessing the temperament of that animal; childbirth signifies the passing of distress, comfort, repentance, and the repayment of a debt.

The giving birth of a single person in a dream signifies marriage. To see the birth of any living creature in a dream is a sign that pleasures and gains will be yours.

The dream of childbirth means deliverance from distress. It signifies that a woman who gives birth in her dream will be delivered from her troubles. Suffering the pains of childbirth is interpreted as the coming of beautiful days after difficult and evil days. It means deliverance from distress. The birth of a beautiful baby is very good news.

To see in a dream that you are in a maternity house and that some children have come into the world is interpreted as your entering into new ventures one after another, undertaking certain initiatives in order to increase and develop your work and earnings, making contacts with some businessmen, and seeking new fields of business.

If you are one of the common people, seeing childbirth in a dream signifies that your friends know you as a sought-after and beloved person; and if you are a housewife, it signifies that you are a person loved and respected among your neighbours.

What does seeing childbirth in a dream mean: It means that the dreamer will lead a healthy and peaceful life and will pay attention to the nourishment he eats and drinks. It signifies that the person will possess a healthy body and that the people around him will envy the dreamer.

Ibn Sirin: To see childbirth in a dream signifies deliverance from distress, relief, and a new beginning. The giving birth of a pregnant woman signifies glad tidings.

Ibn Sirin: If a person sees in a dream that his wife has given birth to a male child although she is not pregnant, it signifies wealth. If a pregnant woman sees in a dream that she has given birth to a girl, it signifies a male child; and if she gives birth to a male child, it signifies a girl. Giving birth to a girl signifies deliverance from distress, whereas giving birth to a male child signifies distress and anxiety in a dream. If a sick person sees that his mother has given birth to him, it signifies that his death is near; for the dead is wrapped in a shroud, while the newborn is wrapped in swaddling cloth. If the person mentioned is poor, it signifies that his financial condition will improve; and if he is rich, it signifies that his earnings will be restricted, for a child is dependent upon others and restricted in his movements.

If a traveller sees that his wife has given birth to a new child, it signifies that his journey will be obstructed and his plans will change. If a woman gives birth to a child from her mouth in a dream, it signifies her death. If a man gives birth to a male child in a dream, it signifies illness, deliverance from danger, or separation from an evil wife. If a man gives birth to a girl in a dream, it signifies deliverance from distress, happiness, or the birth of a child from his descendants who will become a renowned leader. If a woman gives birth to a cat in a dream, it signifies that her child will be raised as a thief. Childbirth in a dream signifies deliverance from hardships, recovery from illness, or departure from one’s house or neighbourhood.

Childbirth also signifies comfort, relaxation, the payment of debts, and repentance from sin. If a woman gives birth to a male child in a dream, it signifies that her troubles will come to an end, glad tidings, the repayment of her debts, or repentance from sin. If she gives birth to a girl in a dream, it signifies honour, abundance, and ease. If a poor man gives birth to a child in a dream, it signifies abundance. If he is rich, it signifies distress. If he is single, it signifies that he will soon marry, whereby his future wife will accomplish the birth seen in the dream. In general, if a man sees himself giving birth in a dream, it signifies his death or the death of one of his relatives; it may also signify that he will experience poverty.

For one in need, however, it signifies deliverance or escape. For a merchant, giving birth in a dream signifies the loss of his investment.

With the right perspective, it can signify restoring balance, recovery, and developing a new understanding.

Uncertainty, indecision, or a tendency to take on excessive burden may be observed.

In the interpretation, the themes of emotional life, work and responsibility, the emotional tone in the dream, and how the symbol concludes in the dream should be evaluated together.