"traditional birth attendant" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: traditional birth attendants [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} traditional birth attendant (plural traditional birth attendants)
  1. (medicine) A person who provides basic maternity care primarily from experience as well as the traditions and practices of a community. Wikipedia link: traditional birth attendant Categories (topical): Alternative medicine, Medicine, Obstetrics, Occupations Synonyms: TBA

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