French-speaking Africa and translation: From midwifery to maïeutique?

Internationally, midwives closely follow the developments on the linguistic subject of . The results of this study may support current discussion about the evolution and modernization of terminology in the francophone community worldwide. Midwives need to be actively involved in these discussions. Nevertheless, at all times we need to be cautious not to break away from midwives' cherished historical, social, and cultural roots.