Synonyms for midwife
ˈmɪdˌwaɪf; -ˌwaɪvzmid·wife

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1. midwife, accoucheusenoun

   a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies

   Synonyms:
   accoucheuse

Matched Categories

1. • Nurse

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1. lucina

   roman goddess of childbirth.

   the lucina would need all her midwifery skills to safely deliver the young mother's twins.

   Submitted by anonymous on January 21, 2020  

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1. midwifenoun

   Synonyms:
   ACCOUCHEUSE

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1. midwifenoun

   Synonyms:
   accoucheuse, obstetrician (female)

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1. List of paraphrases for "midwife":

   midwifery, midwives

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How to use midwife in a sentence?

1. Rachel Kyte:

   You can't give birth safely if the midwife is holding a torch between her teeth.

2. Frances Manfrey:

   We originally balked at our midwife’s total fee of $3,500, that all had to come out of pocket in regular payments, but we budgeted and made it work.

3. Toyin Saraki:

   A woman there is only footsteps away from a midwife and clinic, with her family around her, and a doctor on standby, if ever there was an argument for having midwives present at delivery and a doctor on call if needed, this is surely it.

4. Hayley Sexton:

   When the midwife said, Hes here, I was like, What do you mean he? it was a huge shock I had no idea I was having a boy.At two scans Id been told my baby was a girl But I love Alfie to bits hes such a lovely little boy. It was meant to be.

5. Ole Olsen:

   In case of any doubt about the status of the pregnancy as low-risk, the midwife will consult with an obstetrician to clarify any precautions related to the specific health concern.