The adjective obstetric describes things having something to do with childbirth. ... The field is called obstetrics, and both words (along with the alternative adjective obstetrical) come from the Modern Latin root obstetrix, which means "midwife," or literally, "one who stands opposite."

What does the word obstetrical mean?

adjective. of or relating to the care and treatment of women in childbirth and during the period before and after delivery. of or relating to childbirth or obstetrics. Abbreviations: OB, ob.

What is the noun of obstetric?

/əbˈstetrɪks/ /əbˈstetrɪks/ [uncountable] ​the branch of medicine that deals with the birth of children.