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midwife
[mid-wahyf]
noun
plural
midwivesa person trained to assist women in childbirth.
a person or thing that produces or aids in producing something new or different.
verb (used with object)
to assist in the birth of (a baby).
to produce or aid in producing (something new).
to midwife a new generation of computers.
midwife
/ ˈɪˌɲɪ /
noun
a person qualified to deliver babies and to care for women before, during, and after childbirth
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of midwife1
Example Sentences
The trust remains at the centre of the biggest review of maternity failings in NHS history, being led by senior midwife Donna Ockenden.
Before World War Two, most babies in the UK were born at home, or in nursing homes, attended by midwives and the family doctor.
It is estimated that the country needs 700,000 more nurses and midwives to meet the World Health Organization's recommended ratio.
Nicola eventually told a senior midwife at the hospital that she had taken the abortion medication.
During the incident, mothers-to-be and babies were moved outside of the building, supported by midwives who brought out milk and fruit.
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