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Ten types of midwives in Kenyan delivery rooms

Ten types of midwives in Kenyan delivery rooms
Ten types of midwives in Kenyan delivery rooms (Photo: iStock)

Midwives are often cast as the serene guardians of childbirth-wise, steady, and endlessly compassionate. At least, that's the version popular imagination clings to. In reality, midwives, like all human beings, come in an astonishing range of temperaments, quirks, and emotional states. Behind every birth story lies a personality-sometimes inspiring, sometimes exasperating, and occasionally hilarious. Here are 10 light-hearted types...

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