midwifery

• Sustantivo que designa la profesión o práctica de asistir a las mujeres durante el parto y de proporcionar cuidados relacionados con el embarazo y el periodo posparto.

A noun referring to the profession or practice of assisting women during childbirth and providing care related to pregnancy and the postpartum period.

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1. Medical professionB2formalmedical

   The profession or practice of assisting women in childbirth and providing care during pregnancy and the postpartum period.

   Profesión de partería

   • She studied midwifery at the university for three years.
   • Midwifery focuses on natural childbirth and maternal health.
   • The hospital has a dedicated midwifery unit.

   Sinónimosobstetrics

2. Branch of medicineC1formalmedical

   The branch of medical science concerned with pregnancy, labor, and the care of newborns.

   Obstetricia

   • Advances in midwifery have reduced maternal mortality rates.
   • The textbook covers the fundamentals of modern midwifery.
   • Midwifery combines practical skills with medical knowledge.

   Sinónimosobstetricstocology