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midwifery
[ mid-wif-uh-ree, -wif-ree, mid-wahy-fuh-ree, -wahyf-ree ]
midwifery
/ ˈmɪdˌwɪfərɪ /
noun
- the art or practice of a midwife; obstetrics
Word History and Origins
Origin of midwifery1
Example Sentences
"We are making do with a building that’s essentially not fit for purpose," said the trust's director of midwifery Sally Bryant.
At a young age, she was sold and purchased by enslavers, developing skills in herbal medicine and midwifery.
The proposed centers will be distinct from birth centers, which are also located outside hospitals but are based on a midwifery model of care and only accept low-risk patients.
Some women are giving birth in tents with no medical support, while hospitals that provide midwifery services say they have limited capacity.
Panorama analysed figures published by the trust and found that in the first half of 2023, the trust had been short of more than 50 midwifery staff.
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