1. a person, especially a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth

1. to assist in the birth of a baby
2. to help bring something into being or to fruition
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The midwife helped deliver the baby safely at home.
• She trained as a midwife after completing her nursing degree.
• The hospital employs several certified midwives.
• The experienced midwife guided the mother through labor.
• He midwifed the birth of his daughter.
• The mentor helped midwife the student’s research project.
• She midwifed the creation of the new community center.