midwife

/ˈmaɪdwaɪf/

Definitions

1. noun

A person, usually a woman, who assists at childbirth and provides prenatal and postnatal care to the mother and her newborn.

“The midwife had years of experience helping women give birth safely.”

Synonyms

  • birth attendant
  • delivery nurse
  • obstetrician's assistant

Antonyms

  • gynecologist
  • obstetrician
  • surgeon