midwife

/ˈmɪd.waɪf/noun

A trained professional, traditionally a woman, who helps mothers during childbirth without being a doctor.

Example sentence

“The midwife stayed with her through the whole delivery.”

The 'mid' is an old word meaning 'with': one who stays with the mother. As a verb, to midwife something is to help it into being.

Related words

specialistA person with deep knowledge or skill in one particular field of study or work.paramedicA trained and certified medical worker who treats patients in emergencies before they reach a hospital.pediatricianA doctor whose specialty is treating babies, children, and young people.therapistA person, usually a trained professional, who treats people through some form of therapy.psychiatristA doctor who treats mental illnesses and disorders of the mind.pharmacistA person trained in pharmacy, the science of preparing and dispensing medicines.