midwifery

American

[mid-wif-uh-ree, -wif-ree, mid-wahy-fuh-ree, -wahyf-ree] / mɪdˈwɪf ə ri, -ˈwɪf ri, ˈmɪdˌwaɪ fə ri, -ˌwaɪf ri /

noun

the technique or practice of a midwife.

midwifery British

/ ˈmɪdˌwɪfərɪ /

noun

the art or practice of a midwife; obstetrics

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Etymology

Origin of midwifery

First recorded in 1475–85; midwife, -ery

Example Sentences

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The weather improved as the Little Ice Age ended, and techne improved medicine, midwifery and sanitation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Prof McQueen, who advised ministers on nursing, midwifery, and associated areas of healthcare, retired as chief nursing officer in March 2021.

From BBC

She and her partner have since gotten some insurance reimbursement for the OB-GYN costs but are still fighting for reimbursement of the midwifery care.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Eve was asleep at 22:00, midwifery staff did not wake her to carry out further observations or listen to Sonny's heart rate, despite this being required, an internal investigation report found.

From BBC

For services to nursing and midwifery in Northern Ireland.

From BBC

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