Obstetrician (noun)

1. A medical doctor who specializes in the care of women during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period.
2. A specialist in obstetrics.

Origin:

From latin obstetrix, from obstetere "to stand before", from ob- "before" + stetere "to stand".

Examples:

1. The expectant mother was referred to an obstetrician for prenatal care.
2. The obstetrician was called in to assist with a difficult delivery.
3. The obstetrician advised the mother on the best options for delivery and postpartum care.
4. The obstetrician discussed the mother's medical history and any potential risk factors during the prenatal visit.
5. The obstetrician was highly skilled in performing complex deliveries and managing high-risk pregnancies.