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midwife

[mid-wahyf] / ˈmɪdˌwaɪf /
NOUN
childbirth assistant
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The programme is targeted to support the most deprived areas, and midwives can only register a limited number of families who would not qualify but were in need of support.

From BBC

Top 40 programming pumped through AM radios in affordable cars helped midwife rock ’n’ roll: A new youth-driven pop culture, powered by television, teenage spending and a rapidly transforming media landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mother’s grandmother was a midwife, and Mother watched her deliver babies, so she knows what to do.

From Literature

Up to 31,000 registered nurses, nurse anesthetists, pharmacists, midwives, physician assistants, rehab therapists, speech language pathologists, dietitians and other specialty healthcare professionals are involved in the open-ended strike.

From Los Angeles Times

At Bedford, he said: "We've introduced a dedicated telephone triage midwife, new 'mini switchboard' phone triage service and a private triage area to improve access, privacy and dignity."

From BBC