midwife

noun

A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth.

noun

One who assists in or takes a part in bringing about a result.

transitive verb

To assist in the birth of (a baby).

transitive verb

To assist in bringing forth or about.

noun

A woman who assists women in childbirth.

To perform the office of midwife.

To assist in childbirth.

To aid in bringing into being by acting the part of a midwife; assist in bringing to light.

noun

A woman who assists other women in childbirth; a female practitioner of the obstetric art.

transitive verb

To assist in childbirth.