midwifery Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of the mother
    tocology; OB; obstetrics.
  2. noun assisting women at childbirth

WordNet


Mid"wife`ry noun
Definitions
  1. The art or practice of assisting women in childbirth; obstetrics.
  2. Assistance at childbirth; help or coöperation in production.

Webster 1913