Midwife

/ˈmɪd.waɪf/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A trained professional who assists women during childbirth.

The midwife provided support and care throughout the birthing process.

A person who helps to bring something into existence, often used metaphorically.

She was the midwife of the new initiative, guiding it from conception to launch.

Old English 'mid' meaning 'with' + 'wif' meaning 'woman'

midwifery

The practice of assisting in childbirth.

home birth with a midwife

Giving birth at home with the assistance of a midwife.

midwife crisis

A humorous expression referring to the stress or chaos surrounding childbirth.

obstetrics

The branch of medicine that deals with pregnancy and childbirth.

labor

The process of childbirth, particularly the contractions and delivery.

postpartum

The period following childbirth.

Baby whisperer

She's like a baby whisperer, she knows exactly what to do as a midwife.

Birth ninja

That midwife is a real birth ninja; she handled everything with such skill.