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A traditional birth attendant (TBA) or what is locally known as a hilot also performs massage to alleviate muscular pain apart from delivering babies. In the Philippines, six out of 10 births occur at home and under the supervision of a TBA
Ana Santos/IRIN

  • A traditional birth attendant (TBA) or what is locally known as a hilot also performs massage to alleviate muscular pain apart from delivering babies. In the Philippines, six out of 10 births occur at home and under the supervision of a TBA

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  • Credits Ana Santos/IRIN
  • Themes Human Rights Health
  • Regions Philippines

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