midwiving

/ˈmɪdˌwaɪvɪŋ/
verb
  1. The act of assisting in the birth of a baby as a midwife.
    • She has been midwiving for over twenty years in the same rural community.
    • The training program focuses on safely midwiving in low-resource settings.
    • He learned the art of midwiving from his grandmother, a traditional birth attendant.
  2. Figuratively, helping to bring something new into existence, such as an idea, project, or organization.
    • The mentor spent years midwiving the startup from a simple concept to a successful company.
    • Her role involved midwiving the peace negotiations between the two conflicting parties.
    • The committee is midwiving a new community garden project in the neighborhood.
noun
  1. The profession or practice of being a midwife; the work of assisting in childbirth.
    • She chose midwiving because she wanted to support families during childbirth.
    • Midwiving is one of the oldest professions dedicated to women's health.
    • Modern midwiving combines traditional skills with medical knowledge.
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