midwived

/mɪdˈwaɪvd/

Definitions

1. verb

to assist at the birth of a child, especially as a trained attendant

“The nurse had midwived many births in her long career.”

2. noun

one who assists at the birth of a child, especially as a trained attendant

“The midwived were instrumental in reducing infant mortality rates in the region.”

3. past participle

past participle of midwife, assisted at the birth of

“The woman had been midwived in the previous night’s emergency.”

Synonyms

  • assisted
  • attended

Antonyms

  • hindered
  • obstructed