Traditional midwife. Scissors and a pot of boiled water is all the tools needed for a traditional midwife. They used to be very important people, especially in rural areas. As medical conditions rise and clinics spring up, this vocation is dying out. [Photo by Zhang Dan/Asianewsphoto] |
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