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a medical professional who specializes in obstetrics
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Recent Examples of obstetricians
Meanwhile, certified nurse-midwives deliver babies and provide prenatal and postpartum care, especially in areas where there are few obstetricians.
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Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
At the same time, her unit was becoming increasingly short-staffed as other obstetricians left and retired.
—Natalie Krebs, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
In France, there are 30 midwives and 11 obstetricians for every 1000 live births.
—Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
That’s where obstetricians have their greatest worry.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
That’s why professional organizations—including obstetricians and experts in high-risk pregnancy care—continue to recommend acetaminophen in pregnancy when clinically indicated.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Kymberlee Montgomery, The Conversation, 7 Jan. 2026
At the same time, her unit was becoming increasingly short-staffed as other obstetricians left and retired.
—Natalie Krebs, NPR, 5 Nov. 2025
In France, there are 30 midwives and 11 obstetricians for every 1000 live births.
—Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
That’s where obstetricians have their greatest worry.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
That’s why professional organizations—including obstetricians and experts in high-risk pregnancy care—continue to recommend acetaminophen in pregnancy when clinically indicated.
—Dr. Craig Spencer, Time, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for obstetricians
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When physicians practice for years under a license that does not allow progression, regardless of performance, instability becomes embedded in the health-care system.—
José Sosa-Palacios,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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Back in the late 1800s, when disease was undeniably linked to sanitation, plumbers were on the same platform, and maybe the next one up, as physicians!—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
31 Jan. 2026
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People often visit doctors office or clinic to prevent health issues from worsening.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
1 Feb. 2026
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Guests are able to arrange consults with local amchi—traditional Bhutanese doctors—and resident practitioners will lead mindfulness and breathwork sessions.—
Jen Murphy,
Outside,
1 Feb. 2026
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State officials are currently attempting to repeal all vaccine mandates for children to attend public school in the state and have recently repeated unfounded claims about vaccines, such as pediatricians make money by providing vaccines.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
4 Feb. 2026
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Do pediatricians get rich off vaccines?—
Theresa Gaffney,
STAT,
29 Jan. 2026
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Starting guard Reese Dixon-Waters was a full practice participant two days after missing the 77-45 victory against Long Beach State with a corneal abrasion in his eye that necessitated a trip to the emergency room followed by appointments with ophthalmologists.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Nov. 2025
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To help with medical costs as the family has juggled visits to specialists, including neurosurgeons, endocrinologists and ophthalmologists, Sargent launched a GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $5,000.—
Susan Young,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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The Mentor Fire Department medics transported both girls to TriPoint Medical Center for evaluation, where no injuries were reported.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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After being attended to by medics, Vonn was able to ski slowly down to the finish line but was clearly feeling discomfort.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Speech language pathologists, nurse injectors, and dental hygienists all make into the six-figures.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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The idea is that districts could better coordinate and share some of the more expensive and difficult-to-find resources, such as speech language pathologists or school psychologists.—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Jan. 2026
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Winfrey isn’t the only fan of the kicks—they’re backed by podiatrists thanks to their ample arch support, plush insoles, and all-around comfort.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
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Oprah isn’t the only one who swears by them, either—podiatrists regularly recommend Vionic styles for their supportive design, all-day cushion, and foot-healthy construction.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Obstetricians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obstetricians. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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