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Ancient Midwifery in Modern Practice - The Tz'utujil Mayan Midwives of Atitlan

Traditional Medicine: Bridging Science and Ancient Wisdom • 22m

Learn the ancient ways that are still practiced today by the Mayan "Comadronas" of the Lake Atitlan region in Guatemala.

Spanish with English subtitles.

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