Cry to a birthing mother (4)

I believe the answer is:

push

(Other definitions for push that I've seen before include "See 8" , "Promote - drive" , "Drive forward" , "Propel forwards" , "Opposite of pull" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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