Erasing the practice of midwifery through legislation seems impossible, yet fear persists in Mexico, which counts at least 16,000 midwives, trusted by thousands of women every year, especially peasant and indigenous women.
Marina Sardiña is a Spanish freelance journalist working for national and international news outlets such as France 24, El Periódico de Cataluña and La Marea. One of her specialties is women’s rights.
Erasing the practice of midwifery through legislation seems impossible, yet fear persists in Mexico, which counts at least 16,000 midwives, trusted by thousands of women every year, especially peasant and indigenous women.