Matronas (en. Midwives)

/maˈtɾonas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A person who assists women during childbirth.

Midwives often have a very close relationship with the mothers giving birth.

Las matronas suelen tener un trato muy cercano con las parturientas.

A professional who deals with the sexual and reproductive health of women.

Midwives provide education on family planning.

Las matronas ofrecen educación sobre planificación familiar.

A title granted to the person who guides and facilitates the childbirth process.

In the hospital, a midwife was in charge of assistance during the birth.

En el hospital, una matrona se encargó de la asistencia durante el nacimiento.

From the Latin 'matrona', which means 'married woman' or 'mother'.

health midwives

It refers to professionals who specialize in maternal health care.

matronas de la salud

midwives in childbirth

It hints at the role of midwives specifically during the childbirth process.

matronas en el parto

education and health of midwives

It denotes the teaching and knowledge that midwives possess in their field.

educación y salud de las matronas

midwife

A person who assists in childbirth, similar to a midwife.

partera

doulas

Assistants in childbirth who provide emotional support to the mother.

doulas

maternal and child health

A field of health that focuses on the health of mothers and their children.

salud materno-infantil

Matro, a colloquial term for a midwife with familiarity.

The matro helped me during childbirth.

La matro me ayudó durante el parto.

Mami, used affectionately or respectfully towards the midwife.

Thank you, mami, for everything you did.

Gracias, mami, por todo lo que hiciste.