Birth Amid Chaos in Gaza

The birth of a child is a moment of excitement as well as anxiety. But in Gaza, it is even more stressful/ it may mean risking your life. We meet a courageous midwife who is improving the odds for many mothers and babies.

Year: 2010 Producer: CNN

Related Article: State of World Population 2010

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