nurse-midwife

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nurse-mid·wife | \ ˈnərs-ˈmid-ˌwīf

Definition of nurse-midwife

: a registered nurse with additional training as a midwife who delivers infants and provides prenatal and postpartum care, newborn care, and some routine care (such as gynecological exams) of women

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“Nurse-midwife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nurse-midwife. Accessed 18 Apr. 2021.

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nurse-midwife

noun

English Language Learners Definition of nurse-midwife

: a nurse who is also a midwife and who delivers babies and cares for the mother and baby before and after the baby's birth

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nurse-midwife

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plural nurse-midwives

Medical Definition of nurse-midwife

: a registered nurse with additional training as a midwife who is certified to deliver infants and provide prenatal and postpartum care, newborn care, and some routine care (as gynecological exams) of women

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