A midwife is generally a female who is trained or has direct experience with the birth process. They provide care during pregnancy, labor, and the postpartum period. While they do not have a medical degree, they are skilled at monitoring the health of both the mother and baby and can handle many complications that may arise during childbirth. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe a midwife.

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A Midwife Is ____

Question 64

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A midwife is ____.

A) a female who serves as a surrogate breast for an infant's mother who is unable to lactate
B) generally a female who is trained or has direct experience with the birth process
C) a trained physician who is skilled at monitoring the prenatal period and delivering babies
D) a village elder who is knowledgeable about and connected to the spiritual world

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