A parteira
Example: A parteira ajudou a mulher a ter o bebê em casa.
Definition
"A parteira" is a health professional who assists women during childbirth, especially in home births or settings outside hospitals. She provides support and care to ensure the safe delivery of babies, often using traditional knowledge and techniques.
Etymology
The term "a parteira" comes from the Portuguese verb 'parir', meaning 'to give birth', combined with the suffix '-eira', which indicates a person who performs a specific role. Did you know? The word reflects the close connection between the profession and the act of childbirth itself.
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