These papers use the term metaphorically to describe the difficult "growing pains" of new systems or social movements.
Abstract. In June 2018, we conducted a small survey of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) in two blocks of Jharkhand: SSRN eLibrary
The birth pangs of monoclonal antibody therapeutics - PubMed
: A scholarly analysis of how Matthew and Mark use birthing metaphors to describe global strife, earthquakes, and famines as the "beginning of the end".
Depending on what you're looking for, here are the most prominent papers and articles: 📖 Theological & Biblical Papers
In a religious context, "birth pangs" typically refers to the (Matthew 24:8) or the transformation of the soul.
: A policy paper by Aarushi Kalra and Aditi Priya discussing the financial hardships faced by pregnant women and the need for higher maternity benefits in India.
: A recent paper (2024) exploring theological responses to the pandemic through the lens of biblical prophecy. 🏛️ Public Policy & Social Science