midwives

plural of midwife

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for midwives
Noun
  • In France, there are 30 midwives and 11 obstetricians for every 1000 live births.
    DeAnna Taylor, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025
  • That’s where obstetricians have their greatest worry.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • With the knowledge of genetic health risks, doctors can make informed decisions like screening patients for specific conditions that run in their family, Pagoto says.
    Renée Onque, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Said to offer a level of care not currently available in any other local program, patients would be overseen by doctors and nurses who would oversee withdrawal management and therapy designed to prevent relapses.
    Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • And the United States needs an additional 13,075 physicians just to fill shortages, according to a 2024 report from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA).
    Aditi Sangal, CNN Money, 27 Oct. 2025
  • For hundreds of years, physicians and scientists wrote treatises on its health benefits.
    Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Karen — a grandmother of four, soon to be five — spent two days in the ICU, before her daughters were told that medics couldn't do anything to save her and her life support machine was switched off, per the outlet.
    Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Officers attempted lifesaving measures until medics from the Sacramento Fire Department arrived at the scene, police said.
    Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Currently, pediatricians recommend avoiding caffeine consumption for children under 12 years old.
    Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Many pediatricians are silent, too, at least in public.
    Arthur Allen, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Best known for the multi-season series 100 Foot Wave, Amplify has also branched out into theater, feature docs and podcasting.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Antonucci also took the stand and spoke about his experience with Gacy attempting to handcuff and attack him, according to the docs.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Midwives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/midwives. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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