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midwife

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/ˈmɪdˌwaɪf/ · mid-wife

A trained professional who assists women during childbirth.

Meanings

nounformal

A trained professional who assists women during childbirth.

ایک تربیت یافتہ پیشہ ور جو خواتین کو بچے پیدا کرنے کے دوران مدد فراہم کرتا ہے۔

دائی

dai

Synonyms

obstetricianbirthing assistantchildbirth educatorزچگی کرنے والیمیدانِ زچگی کی ماہردائی

Antonyms

fathernon-professionalباپغیر پیشہ ور

Common Collocations

  • certified midwife
  • home midwife
  • hospital midwife

Example Sentences

The midwife provided emotional support during labor.

دائی نے وضع حمل کے دوران جذباتی مدد فراہم کی۔

Dai ne waza hamal ke doran jazbati madad faraham ki.

She decided to hire a midwife for her home birth.

اس نے اپنے گھر میں بچے کی پیدائش کے لئے دائی رکھنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne apne ghar mein bache ki pedaish ke liye dai rakhne ka faisla kiya.

The midwife explained the birthing process clearly.

دائی نے زچگی کے عمل کی وضاحت واضح طور پر کی۔

Dai ne zachgi ke amal ki wazahat wazeh tor par ki.

Easily Confused With

obstetrician:An obstetrician is a medical doctor specialized in childbirth, while a midwife is a trained professional who assists with childbirth.

Word Family

midwifery
nounزچگی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'mid' as in 'midst of labor' and 'wife' as a caring figure.

Picture a midwife supporting a woman in labor, emphasizing care and assistance.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

ہے دائیوں کی محفل پھر دل سے دعا مانگیں۔

Hai daiiyon ki mehfil phir dil se dua maangen.

Let us then ask for prayers from the gathering of midwives.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دائی کا کام دائی ہی جانتا ہے۔

Dai ka kaam dai hi jaanta hai.

Only a midwife knows a midwife's work.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "midwif" — with woman

First known use: 12th century

The term 'midwife' comes from the Old English 'midwif', which translates to 'with woman'. It historically refers to a woman who assists other women during childbirth.