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midwifery Synonyms
Another word for midwifery
Choosing another word for midwifery depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The health science and profession of caring for and assisting women during pregnancy, labor, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
Usage Example
"After working as a maternity nurse for five years, she decided to pursue a specialist degree in obstetrics."
Strong
obstetrics
tocology
maieutics
• noun (Context 2)
The act or process of assisting in the creation, emergence, or development of a new idea, project, or institution.
Usage Example
"Through diplomatic facilitation, the mediator helped bring the historic peace treaty into existence."
Strong
facilitation
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Midwifery. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/midwifery