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midwives

The correct spelling is midwives.

How to pronounce midwives

noun

Say it like: Mid-wiv-es

The correct spelling is midwives. A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician. For example: "A hundred years ago, a midwife would bring the baby into the world - going to a hospital to deliver a baby was either impossible or unheard of."

Usage Examples

A hundred years ago, a midwife would bring the baby into the world - going to a hospital to deliver a baby was either impossible or unheard of.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician.
  2. 2.Someone who assists in bringing about some result or project.

verb

  1. 1.To act as a midwife
  2. 2.To facilitate the emergence of

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