👩‍🍼midwife

noun
/ˈmɪd.waɪf/

Meaning

A person, typically a woman, trained to assist women during childbirth.

Example Sentences

The midwife stayed with the mother throughout her labor.

Synonyms

birthing assistant, nurse, doula, caregiver, attendant

Antonyms

doctor, surgeon

Collocations

trained midwife, certified midwife, midwife services, call a midwife

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