midwife
noun
a person trained to assist women in childbirth.
midwives
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pluralof midwife.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"We've got bereavement midwives working across Wales but often there is only one per health board," said Julie Richards, director of the Royal College of Midwives Cymru.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Basildon Hospital in Essex settled claims from 121 staff, including 85 midwives, who took legal action after reporting fatigue, anxiety, headaches and "brain fog" after the gas levels breached safety limits.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
They have become friends with nurses and midwives at the special care baby unit who looked after Penny as well as them, after the loss of Bella.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
Two of the midwives went on to become Penny's godmothers.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
It takes a lot of flishing here and there and much calming of the air and the midwives, but at last the baby is delivered.
From "The Unfinished Angel" by Sharon Creech
