nurse-midwife
noun
a nurse skilled in assisting women in the prenatal period and in childbirth, especially at home or in another nonhospital setting.
nurse-midwives
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pluralof nurse-midwife.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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In California, this includes licensed nurse-midwives, nurse practitioners and physicians’ assistants with “the proper training,” according to Planned Parenthood.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 20, 2022
The recommendations included easing the competency requirements for nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives and physicians in order for them to perform aspiration abortions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2022
Johnson notes that 97 percent of certified nurse-midwives, who typically hold master’s degrees, work in hospitals.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2013
They don't go to nursing school, and they don't practice under the supervision of physicians like nurse-midwives do here.
From Slate ● Jul. 3, 2012
When I was about ready to graduate, a list of Appalachian communities asking for nurse-midwives was posted on the student bulletin board.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
