Delivery woman? (7)

I believe the answer is:

midwife

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(Other definitions for midwife that I've seen before include "Obstetrics nurse" , "One assisting with birth" , "Birthing assistant" , "Maternity nurse" , "Delivery worker" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.

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