midwifery
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈmɪdˌwaɪfɝi// UK //mˈɪdwɪfəɹi// mid·wifery
n. the practice of helping women give birth. It involves providing care and support during pregnancy and the labor process.
n. the practice of assisting women during childbirth and providing care for the mother and newborn. Often used to describe the professional field or the specific act of delivering a baby.
She decided to study midwifery to help women during their pregnancies.
The hospital's midwifery department provides comprehensive care from the first prenatal visit through the postpartum period.
Advances in midwifery have shifted the focus from purely clinical intervention to a more holistic approach that prioritizes the emotional and physical well-being of the mother.
From Middle English medewifry; equivalent to midwife + -ery.