Midwife

usgb/ˈmɪdwaɪf/
noun

A person, typically a woman, who is trained to help women during childbirth.

She was relieved to see the experienced midwife come into the room.
Visual representation of "midwife" - A person, typically a woman, who is trained to help women during childbirth

Often appears as...

  • certified midwife
  • birth midwife
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Gender-specific

While traditionally female, men can also be midwives.

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He became the first male midwife at the hospital.
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Professionally trained

Midwives undergo rigorous training to support births professionally.

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After years of study, she received her certified midwife license.
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Beyond delivery

Midwives provide care before, during, and after childbirth.

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The midwife offered valuable prenatal advice at the clinic.
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