Latin obstetrīciuspertaining to a midwifefromobstetrīxobstetrīc-midwifefromobstituspast participle ofobstāreto stand opposite toob-opposite toob–stāreto standstā- in Indo-European roots
From
American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
Obstetric Sentence Examples
William Hunter (1718-1783) was known in London as a brilliant teacher of anatomy and successful obstetric physician; his younger brother and pupil, John Hunter (1728-1793), was also a teacher of anatomy, and practised as a surgeon.
In cases of aldosterone-producing adenoma, surgery in the second trimester is the most appropriate option to avoid a poor obstetric outcome.
Women with a previous section are up to 27 times more likely to need obstetric hysterectomy than those who have had only vaginal deliveries.
A senior obstetrician must be available, day or night in most obstetric units.
They can also refer you to an NHS obstetrician if you need obstetric assessment.