Obstetrics Terminology

noun A passageway through which a baby is born during childbirth.

• The baby passed through the birth canal during the delivery process.
• The doctor said the baby is almost through the birth canal.
• I can't believe she's already in the birth canal, time flies!
• The project is finally making progress and is nearing the 'birth canal' of completion.

verb to give birth; to deliver a baby

• The expectant mother will accouche at the hospital with the help of trained medical professionals.
• She's about to accouche any day now, so we need to be ready to rush her to the hospital.
• I heard she's accouching this weekend, so we better have the baby shower soon!
• The artist felt like he was about to accouche a masterpiece as he put the finishing touches on his latest painting.

noun a person, typically a doctor or midwife, who assists women in childbirth

• The accoucheur assisted the mother during the delivery of her baby.
• The accoucheur helped deliver the baby safely.
• The baby doctor was there for the birth.
• The accoucheur guided the project to completion.