midwifery
noun/mɪdˈwaɪfəri/
Frequency rank: #13,944 most common English word
Meaning
the practice or profession of assisting women during childbirth.
Example sentence
She decided to pursue midwifery as her career after volunteering at a local hospital.
Synonyms & related words
- obstetrics
- birthing
- nursing
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