Midwifery (Noun)
Meaning 1
The branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- She chose a university that offered a Bachelor of Science in midwifery, which was her dream career.
- Midwifery education emphasizes the role of the midwife in providing high-quality maternity care.
- The WHO distinguishes between professional midwifery and the practice of traditional birth attendants.
- Midwifery certification verifies that a midwife has successfully completed a course of study and passed a certification exam.
- She spent many years working as a nurse-midwife, attending births and providing prenatal care in a small hospital.