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Yes, midwife is playable

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"Midwife" Definition

noun

A person, usually a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth. Also called regionally granny, granny woman.
One who assists in or takes a part in bringing about a result: "In the Renaissance, artists and writers start to serve as midwives of fame” ( Carlin Romano).
One that helps to produce or bring forth something.
A person who assists women in childbirth .
A person, typically a woman, who is trained to assist women in childbirth.

verb-transitive

To assist in the birth of (a baby).

verb

To assist in producing, bringing forth, or bringing about.
Assist (a woman) during childbirth.

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