obstetric

 
Pronunciation: /əbˈstɛtrɪk/

adjective

  • relating to childbirth and the processes associated with it: obstetric and gynaecological services at the hospital

Derivatives

obstetrical

adjective (chiefly North American)

obstetrically

adverb

Origin:

mid 18th century: from modern Latin obstetricus from Latin obstetricius (based on obstetrix 'midwife'), from obstare 'be present'