MidwiferyThe branch of healthcare that deals with childbirth and maternity care
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The profession of being a midwife
HolisticViewing the whole picture, beyond just isolated parts
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Comprehensive, encompassing all aspects
EmpowermentTo be given authority or power, or encouraged to use it
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The act of enabling or authorizing an individual or group
BreathInhale and exhale air from the lungs
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Taking in of air in respiration
BirthAct of bearing a child
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The emergence of a baby from the womb
ContractionMuscle movements typically referring to labor
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Periodic tightening and relaxing of the uterine muscle during childbirth
ManifestationVisible or clear appearance, demonstration or occurrence
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An event, action, or object that shows or symbolizes something
IntuitionInner instinct without conscious understanding
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The ability to understand something without the need for conscious reasoning
InnateInborn, natural, inherent
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Inherent in one's character from birth; not learned
BondConnection or relationship between people
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A strong and usually mutual affection or tie