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midwife

midwife / To assist a woman during the process of childbirth. / To help bring a new project, idea, or organization into existence through guidance and support.
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Nounmidwife

A person trained to assist women in childbirth and provide prenatal and postnatal care.

"The midwife helped the mother breathe through the contractions."

Transitive VerbTo assist a woman during the process of childbirth.
[~ someone]

She was hired to midwife the expectant mother through a home birth.

Transitive VerbTo help bring a new project, idea, or organization into existence through guidance and support.
[~ something]

The consultant was brought in to midwife the creation of the new government agency.

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