midwives

noun

plural of midwife
as in obstetricians

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  1. obstetricians
  2. doctors
  3. physicians
  4. medics
  5. pediatricians
  6. docs
Noun
  • Imagine if obstetricians could identify during pregnancy which women were at high risk for severe postpartum depression.
    — Jamie Maguire, STAT, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Haider argues that each mom needs a village of support but that obstetricians, doulas, and pediatricians are the front line of defense.
    — Louisa Moller, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of obstetricians
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  • From 2010 to 2024, cancer drug revenue to doctors and hospitals increased from about $9 billion to nearly $36 billion, according to research by Aaron Mitchell of the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026
  • There are so many ways that the hospital can and must accommodate doctors.
    — Carita Rizzo, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of doctors
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  • Navigating these forks is a mental burden that separates experienced physicians from those just starting out.
    — Arya Rao, STAT, 19 Aug. 2026
  • That plan was put on hold following protests from physicians and patients.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of physicians
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  • Bystanders in the area immediately came to the woman’s aid until officers and medics from the fire department arrived.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026
  • He was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital by medics, where he was treated for his injuries.
    — Frederick Sutton Sinclair, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of medics
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  • The American Academy of Pediatrics recognized this shift in a landmark 2016 policy statement calling for pediatricians to actively engage fathers as caregivers, not bystanders.
    — Nishant Pandya, STAT, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Those appointments could also strain pediatricians who typically administer the shots, while driving up costs tied to syringes and other medical supplies.
    — Matthew Perrone, Fortune, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of pediatricians
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  • In court docs obtained by ABC News on Tuesday, a California judge denied Brian Hickerson's request to reduce his prior domestic violence felony convictions.
    — Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Court docs also allege the suspect made tens of thousands of dollars in profit from transactions.
    — Kelsie Cairns , Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of docs
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