C2nounhealthwork
US/ˈmɪdˌwɪf.ər.i/
UK/ˈmɪdˌwɪf.ər.i/
the work and training of a midwife, a person who helps women give birth
In context
She decided to study midwifery after helping her sister through a difficult birth.
The hospital has a new midwifery unit where women can give birth in a calm setting.
Midwifery students spend half of their course working on real maternity wards.
Words that go with midwifery
verb + noun
- study midwiferyMaria wants to study midwifery at university.
- practice midwiferyHe practiced midwifery in rural clinics for twenty years.
noun + noun
- midwifery trainingMidwifery training includes both classes and hospital work.
- midwifery studentA midwifery student attended the birth under supervision.
- midwifery careMany women prefer midwifery care for a low-risk pregnancy.
- midwifery courseThe midwifery course takes three years to complete.
- nursing and midwiferyShe works as a manager in nursing and midwifery services.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She works as a midwifery.Correct: She works as a midwife.