Obstetrics or midwifery is one of the oldest medical professions. In the history of midwifery, the experience and skills of many midwives have been embodied for centuries, and later through education the midwives contributed to the better quality of work and status of their profession. Following the historical development of society and medicine, it can be clearly seen that the legislation, the number of midwives and maternity care was undoubtedly one of the most significant indicators of the development level of a particular community, nation and even an entire epoch.