According to UNICEF, women in Liberia have a 1 in 12 risk of dying from giving birth over their lifetimes. Access to midwives could prevent most of these deaths, but there's a dire shortage of trained midwives in Liberia, especially in rural areas.

Recently, a midwifery school in a remote corner of the country decided to start admitting male students. Going against tradition, these new students have to deal with more than just homework.

Bonnie Allen brings us the story from southeastern Liberia.

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