Midwife

"I'm a friend to all and happy to serve a traveller so bold as you. Is it information you seek? That I can provide."

- Midwife

Midwife is an NPC in Hollow Knight. She gives lore on Herrah and Deepnest.

Lore Midwife is a servant to the Nest, although few need her services as a midwife since Deepnest's brood has fallen to the Infection. While she is willing to provide information on Herrah and the Weavers, her appetite often gets the better of her, making her try to eat others.

In-game events Midwife can be found in the southern part of Deepnest near Distant Village. After listening to her, she will attempt to eat the Knight by opening her mask, revealing a mouth filled with teeth.

She cannot be damaged, and hitting her will cause her to hide until re-entering the area.

Midwife has new dialogue when Weaversong is equipped.

Location
Midwife is found behind a breakable wall at the end of the corridor accessible from the bottom right exit of the Distant Village.

Trivia

 * Midwife is one of the few NPCs who can be "hit" with the Nail without taking damage. The others being the Grubfather, Steel Soul Jinn, Mister Mushroom, Millibelle, and Bardoon.
 * Midwife is one of the few NPCs who are able to detect when they are being Dream Nailed, the others with this ability are White Lady, Seer, Bardoon and the Snail Shaman.
 * Midwife is the only NPC who can hurt the Knight but is never fought as an actual enemy.

References

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