accoucheuse

accoucheuse

(akuʃøz) n (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) a female obstetrician or midwife[literally: one who is present at the bedside]

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accoucheuse - a woman skilled in aiding the delivery of babiesmidwifenurse - one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)