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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1952
First Known Use of nurse–midwife
1952
NURSE–MIDWIFE Defined for English Language Learners
nurse–midwife
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nurse–mid·wife
\ˈnərs-ˈmid-ˌwīf\
Definition of nurse–midwife for English Language Learners
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: 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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nurse–mid·wife
Medical Definition of nurse–midwife
nurse–midwives
: 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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