midwife
Definition
1.- A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth, but who is not a physician. 2.- Someone who assists in bringing about some result or project. 3.- To act as a midwife.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪd.waɪf/
Explanation
1.- A hundred years ago, a midwife would bring the baby into the world - going to a hospital to deliver a baby was either impossible or unheard of.
Details
- Category: Family and related words
- Sign Language: Lengua de Señas Mexicana (LSM)
- Region: México
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