midwifery

[ mid-wif-uh-ree, -wif-ree, mid-wahy-fuh-ree, -wahyf-ree ]

noun

1. the technique or practice of a midwife.

midwifery

/ ˈmɪdˌwɪfərɪ /

noun

1. the art or practice of a midwife; obstetrics

Word History and Origins

Origin of midwifery¹

First recorded in 1475–85; midwife, -ery

Example Sentences

Jessica Robinson was working at Cygnet Hospital Wyke in Bradford when she contacted the patient on social media before they started a four-month relationship in 2022, a Nursing and Midwifery Council fitness to practise hearing was told.

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Mum-of-two Hannah Clarke from Rutland in the East Midlands was juggling two part-time jobs but recently started studying full-time for a midwifery degree.

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Nasir is also expected to be removed from the register of nurses by the regulatory body The Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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Ms Farmer said Letby was not far into her nursing career at the time, but was outside the period of supervision required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

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NHS England chief midwifery officer Kate Brintworth said maternity care “simply isn’t at the level” it should be.

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