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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It also said closures could result in midwives being redeployed further from home.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026
“Cárdenas was, in a real sense, one of the midwives of Mexico’s democratic transition,” said Kathleen Bruhn, a political science professor specializing in Mexico at the University of California.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The trust says 16 newly appointed midwives are due to start between November 2026 and January 2027.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Julie said that bereavement midwives offered "good, compassionate care" for parents going through the review process, as well as those who return for subsequent pregnancies which can often be traumatising.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
“This one must take the muteyo” he cried suddenly, pointing at an old woman Tendai recognized as one of the midwives.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
