Midwifery is the work of delivering babies and advising pregnant women.
midwifery in British English
(ˈmɪdˌwɪfərɪ)
noun
the art or practice of a midwife; obstetrics
midwifery in American English
(ˌmɪdˈwɪfri; ˌmɪdˈwaɪfri; ˌmɪdˈwɪfəri)
noun
the work of a midwife; esp., the body of knowledge, skills, and practices of a modern midwife
Examples of 'midwifery' in a sentence
midwifery
Universities said last night that applications for nursing, midwifery and allied health courses were down by about 20 per cent compared with this stage last year.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
English and nursing and midwifery are popular courses.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
You will need to have a degree in nursing or midwifery.
The Sun (2013)
The university is strong in education and in nursing and midwifery.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Brighton was already heavily engaged in other health subjects such as nursing and midwifery.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The last piece in the jigsaw recently saw nursing and midwifery move into new premises for the health and life sciences.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Two years ago we were looking for ideas for antenatal care that would give women more choice and improve access to midwifery services.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Births in a midwifery unit were about 200 cheaper than hospital births.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Women are meant to be offered choice, but this guidance could reduce it if they are pushed towards midwifery units.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
I have a degree in sociology but am unsure as to what the best route is into nursing and midwifery.
The Sun (2013)
The deal comes at a time when concerns are growing over midwifery services provided by the NHS.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
Journalism is highly regarded, as is music, and nursing and midwifery.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
A spokesman for the council said: 'There is no place for cheats in nursing or midwifery.