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Midwives

Description:

Noun: Midwives are skilled healthcare professionals who provide care and support to expectant mothers during pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum.

Verb: Midwives refers to the act of providing professional care and assistance to expectant mothers during childbirth.

Senses/Usages:

Sense 1:

Noun: In popular usage, midwives typically refer to professional practitioners who offer holistic and personalized care to women throughout their pregnancies.

Example sentence: Many pregnant women prefer the services of midwives as they provide a more natural and supportive approach to childbirth.

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Sense 2:

Noun: In local communities, midwives can also refer to experienced women who assist with childbirth and provide traditional knowledge and support.

Example sentence: In rural areas, local midwives play a crucial role in ensuring safe deliveries and providing culturally sensitive care to new mothers.

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Sense 3:

Verb: The term midwives can also be used as a verb which means to provide professional care and support during childbirth.

Example sentence: The hospital midwives are trained to provide personalized support and assistance to mothers in labor.

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