midwife
/ˈmɪd.waɪf/noun
A trained professional, traditionally a woman, who helps mothers during childbirth without being a doctor.
Example sentences
- “The midwife stayed with her through the whole delivery.”
- “Many women in the village gave birth at home with the help of a midwife.”
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.