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It could be if that makes you a natal worker (7)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

midwife

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'a natal worker' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both people as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?

'it could be if' is the wordplay.
I cannot quite understand how this works, but
'it' could be 'e' ('e' can mean 'electronic' which is similar to 'IT') and 'e' is present in the answer.
'if' is present in the answer.
This may be the basis of the clue (or it may be nonsense).

'that makes you' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for midwife that I've seen before include "One assisting with birth" , "Birthing assistant" , "Childbirth helper" , "Assistant at birth" , "Nurse at birth" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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