unmidwifed

/ʌnˈmɪdwɪftɪd/

Definitions

1. adjective

not assisted by a midwife; requiring the services of a midwife for delivery.

“The woman was unmidwifed during her home birth and required medical assistance.”

2. noun

a birth that is not assisted by a midwife.

“The hospital recorded a high number of unmidwifed births in the past year.”

Synonyms

  • unassisted
  • unattended

Antonyms

  • assisted
  • attended