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You are watching Bangladesh: Hard Labour Season 1 Episode 2

Too many women in Bangladesh die giving birth.  This short and uplifting film tells the story of two young women having babies in very different circumstances. For one, reality is traditional and life-threatening. The other shows how small differences can dramatically improve conditions mothers and their babies.

• On site 16 February 2010
• Air date 16 February 2010
• Produced for BBC World

TV Series — World in 3

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Keywords

• Bangladesh,
• maternal health,
• community health worker,
• midwife,
• traditional birthing attendent