Midwife
/mˈɪˌdwaɪf/
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Definition
(noun) A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.
Sentence Examples
Mary is a midwife.
The tongue is the midwife of all disasters.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ provided compassionate care and support to the expectant mother throughout her pregnancy and during the birth of her baby.