midwifery

• Nom désignant la profession ou la pratique consistant à accompagner les femmes pendant l'accouchement et à fournir des soins liés à la grossesse et à la période post-partum.

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

indénombrable

1. Medical professionB2formalmedical

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

   Profession de sage-femme

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

   Synonymesobstetrics

2. Branch of medicineC1formalmedical

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

   Obstétrique

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

   Synonymesobstetricstocology