midwife
/ˈmɪdwaɪf/
birth attendant
📚 Meanings
- 1.
A person, usually a woman, trained to assist women in childbirth.
"The midwife provided excellent care during the delivery."
- 2.
A person or thing that helps to create or bring something new into existence (figurative).
"His mentor acted as a midwife to his career."
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The experienced midwife calmed the nervous mother-to-be with reassuring words.
The experienced midwife calmed the nervous mother-to-be with reassuring words.
She decided to have a home birth with the support of a certified midwife.
She decided to have a home birth with the support of a certified midwife.
In ancient times, midwives played a crucial role in communities, often seen as wise women.
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How do you pronounce midwife?
midwife is pronounced [/ˈmɪdwaɪf/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does midwife mean?
midwife means "birth attendant". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is midwife?
midwife is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The experienced midwife calmed the nervous mother-to-be with reassuring words." — used to mean "birth attendant".
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