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Midwives – Into This World
Midwives – Into This World

Midwives – Into This World

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Documentary

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The everyday life of midwives unfolds on the threshold where new life is born and life may fade away. The film shows how midwives support couples during pregnancy and birth. It lets us participate in the balancing act between a safe and a perfect birth.

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Status

Released

Original Language

German

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

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Release Date

22 January 2022

Country

Switzerland

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