Obstetrical
(adjective)
- Of or relating to obstetrics.
- Relating to the medical management of pregnancy and childbirth.
- Relating to midwifery or the care of women during and after pregnancy.
Origin:
Derived from the word obstetrics, meaning 'the branch of medicine concerned with childbirth and the care of women in pregnancy and childbirth'.
Examples:
- The obstetrical ward of the hospital was well equipped to handle emergency deliveries.
- The obstetrical nurse was trained to assist expectant mothers during delivery.
- The obstetrical team was skilled in both normal and high-risk deliveries.
- The obstetrical care provided by the hospital was highly rated by expectant mothers.
- The obstetrical clinic offered a range of services to support expectant mothers during pregnancy.