(medicine) A physician who specializes in childbirth.

(medicine) The care of women during and after pregnancy.

Of or relating to obstetrics (the care of women during and after pregnancy).

Something that impedes, stands in the way of, or holds up progress, either physically or figuratively

(cricket) To get out by deliberately obstructing a fielder in order to prevent him from making a catch or run out, or from gathering the ball (very rare).

Someone who systematically obstructs the actions of others. / Someone who attempts to impede the progress of legislation.

Pertaining to obstructionism. / Obstructionistic.

In an obstinate manner.

Alternative form of obstetric

plural of obstacle