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Definition
a non-doctor who practices the profession of assisting women in childbirth; or to assist in childbirth
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someone who helps bring something into existence; or the act of helping to bring something into existence
or:
someone who helps bring something into existence; or the act of helping to bring something into existence
- Fatty had the soul of a midwife; he sympathized with women in their gasping agony, sympathized honestly and almost tearfully, and he was magnificent at sitting still and drinking tea and waiting.Chapter 10 (86% in)
midwife = a non-doctor who practices the profession of assisting women in childbirth
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