accoucheur

[ ak-oo-shur; French a-koo-shœr ]

noun

, plural ac·cou·cheurs [ak-oo-, shurz, a, -koo-, shœr].

1. a person who assists during childbirth, especially an obstetrician.

accoucheur

/ akuʃœr /

noun

1. a male obstetrician or midwife

Word History and Origins

Origin of accoucheur¹

From French, dating back to 1750–60; accouchement, -eur

Word History and Origins

Origin of accoucheur¹

literally: one who is present at the bedside

Example Sentences

Sir Richard Croft, a fashionable accoucheur of that time, was in attendance upon her with other physicians.

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In many cases in which they are too feeble to be noticed by herself, the skilled accoucheur is capable of recognizing them.

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Its position must therefore be changed, and the accoucheur must know how to change it with advantage.

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The accoucheur should always assist therefore, if he can, because even if nature can complete the delivery it is with such danger.

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This is a critical period, during which the accoucheur can render more real assistance than at almost any other.

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