1. male obstetricians or midwives who assist women during childbirth
Usage: formal; medical

Examples

• The hospital employed several experienced accoucheurs to handle difficult deliveries.
• In the 18th century, accoucheurs began to replace traditional midwives in wealthy households.
• The accoucheurs worked closely with the nursing staff during the emergency delivery.
• Many accoucheurs received their training at prestigious medical schools.
• The royal family preferred to use accoucheurs rather than female midwives.
• These accoucheurs specialized in high-risk pregnancies and complicated births.