midwifery
nounThe techniques and practice of a midwife.
nounThe practice of obstetrics; the practice of assisting women in childbirth.
nounAssistance at childbirth or in production.
nounThe art or practice of assisting women in childbirth; obstetrics.
nounAssistance at childbirth; help or coöperation in production.
nounThe practice and science of being a
the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
nounassisting women at childbirth