obstetrics
/əbˈstɛtrɪks/
noun
- The branch of medicine that deals with the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the period after giving birth.
- Modern obstetrics has greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth.
- She decided to specialize in obstetrics after volunteering at a maternity clinic.
- The hospital has a dedicated wing for obstetrics and gynecology.