Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
obstetra
noun
/ɒb’stɛtrə/
Definition
An obstetra is a physician who specializes in obstetrics, a branch of medicine that deals with childbirth and the care of women before, during, and after delivery.
Examples
- The obstetra monitored the mother’s health throughout her pregnancy.
- After the delivery, the obstetra provided guidance on postpartum care.
Meaning
The term comes from Latin, where ‘obstetra’ means ‘midwife’. It primarily refers to doctors who focus on pregnancy and childbirth.
Synonyms
- obstetrician
- midwife
- maternity doctor