Meet the male midwife who loves his job


By AGENCY
  • People
  • Friday, 08 Apr 2022

Kuppers is a real rarity in the world of midwifery. Photos: Friso Gentsch/dpa

The birth took 17 hours and left both parents exhausted, but delighted with their baby boy and grateful for the help of their midwife.

You might imagine an experienced woman, but in fact, the couple was helped by Jonas Kuppers, a 30-year-old man.

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