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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His inquiry into Morecambe Bay for instance found midwives were pursuing normal birth "at any cost."
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
A total of 49 members of staff, including doctors and midwives, were interviewed and quoted in the report anonymously.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
Many of the delegates are set to march on Saturday in Lisbon for the "One Million More" campaign, drawing attention to a global shortage of midwives.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
Two delegates from the Bangladesh Midwifery Society, who convinced their government to hire 5,000 extra midwives, were also rejected.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
She checked in on the pregnant women and gave advice to the midwives and healers and apothecaries.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
