deliver

English translation: obstetrics

16:18 Sep 17, 2004
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: deliver
Sorry if this is a bit off topic. Please give many choice so I can choose.

I need an English word that means 'all kinds of profession that help mother give birth to the child' including modern doctor and traditional practitioner. Only during the short period of giving birth, not during the 9 month period.
adda
Selected answer:obstetrics
Explanation:
obstetrics - the medical specialty concerned with pregnancy and birth.
aids.hallym.ac.kr/dict/o.html - More definitions

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Note added at 6 mins (2004-09-17 16:24:44 GMT)
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obstetrics
n : the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of
the mother
http://dict.die.net/obstetrics/
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JohnGBell
Local time: 14:40
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Marie Andersson (Allen)
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obstetrics


Explanation:
obstetrics - the medical specialty concerned with pregnancy and birth.
aids.hallym.ac.kr/dict/o.html - More definitions

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Note added at 6 mins (2004-09-17 16:24:44 GMT)
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obstetrics
n : the branch of medicine dealing with childbirth and care of
the mother
http://dict.die.net/obstetrics/

JohnGBell
Local time: 14:40
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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obstetric staff


Explanation:
This will include midwives, gynecologists, obstetricians, and anyone else on the labour ward that deals with the mother leading up to, during and immeditaely after labour.

Marie Andersson (Allen)
United Kingdom
Local time: 12:40
Native speaker of: Native in SwedishSwedish
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midwifery


Explanation:
less used in the hospital context, but deals specifically with the "art or act of assisting at childbirth" (Meriam Webster's), a synonym of obstetrics

Tegan Raleigh
United States
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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