How traditional midwives support rural communities in Colombia

Nohemí Manco, a traditional midwife in Colombia’s Chocó region, began delivering babies at age 14 when she helped her sister give birth in their remote home. Over the past four decades, she estimates she has assisted in the delivery of around 1,200 babies, providing essential care in areas where healthcare access is limited. Midwives like Manco are crucial in rural communities, where hospitals are often hours away, significantly impacting maternal and infant health outcomes.

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