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Definition of Direct-entry midwife
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Direct-entry midwife: A midwife who has entered the profession of midwifery as an apprentice to a practicing midwife rather than attending a formal school program.