Meaning & use
midwife
A trained health professional who assists women during pregnancy, labor, and childbirth.
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A midwife stayed with her throughout the entire delivery at the birthing center.
Many families choose a midwife instead of an obstetrician for low-risk pregnancies.
A note on using this word
Midwife can also be used as a verb, meaning to help bring about or develop something, as in 'she midwifed the deal between the two companies'.
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