| Midwife (n.) A woman who assists other women in childbirth |
| Midwife (v. t.) To assist in childbirth. |
| Midwife (v. i.) To perform the office of midwife. |
| obstetrical toad / midwife toad Alytes obstetricans European toad whose male carries the fertilized eggs wrapped around its hind legs until they hatch |
| midwife toad Alytes cisternasi similar in habit to Alytes obstetricians |
| midwife / accoucheuse a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babies |
| nurse-midwife a registered nurse who has received special training as a midwife |