accoucheurs

Example:Tragically, in some regions, the skills of accoucheurs were not widely recognized, and women continued to be attended by traditional healers.

Definition:done or performed in the usual or customary way.

Example:With the emergence of proper medical training, accoucheurs gradually gave way to the respected profession of midwife.

Definition:a women who assists women during childbirth, especially in the home.

Example:Accoucheurs were primarily medical professionals who assisted in childbirth before the role of midwifery developed into a predominantly female occupation.

Definition:pertaining to the science, practice, and profession of medicine.