Born in Bethlehem - Between checkpoints and the delivery room in the West Bank | DW Documentary

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These are the stories of women giving birth at the hospital in Bethlehem. The Holy Family Hospital is a place of hope, in a region marked by conflict, violence and insecurity.

The film offers an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of the doctors, midwives and nurses who fight with unwavering dedication for the health of mothers and newborns. Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, lies at …

These are the stories of women giving birth at the hospital in Bethlehem. The Holy Family Hospital is a place of hope, in a region marked by conflict, violence and insecurity.

The film offers an intimate glimpse into the daily lives of the doctors, midwives and nurses who fight with unwavering dedication for the health of mothers and newborns. Bethlehem, the biblical birthplace of Jesus, lies at …

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