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 southwestern part of Deepnest near the Distant Village. After listening to her, she attempts to eat the Knight by opening her mask, revealing a mouth filled with teeth.

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

Midwife has new dialogue when the Weaversong Charm is equipped.

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

Trivia

 * Midwife is one of the few NPCs who can be "hit" with the Nail without taking damage.
 * Midwife is one of the few NPCs who is able to detect when they are being Dream Nailed.
 * Midwife is the only NPC who can hurt the Knight but is never fought as an actual enemy.