Definitions

1. noun

the profession or practice of assisting women in childbirth

“She studied midwifery to help low-income communities.”

2. noun

the art or science of assisting women in childbirth

“The midwifery service provided skilled care during labor.”

3. noun

the practice of delivering babies under the supervision of a medical practitioner

“The midwifery model of care focuses on a more natural approach.”

4. noun

the science of assisting women in childbirth, as a branch of medical science

“The medical school offered a course on midwifery.”