At 27, Louis Maltais becomes Quebec's first male midwife after completing a four-year training program in a field traditionally dominated by women.
Synopsis
At 27, Louis Maltais becomes Quebec's first male midwife after completing a four-year training program in a field traditionally dominated by women.
Synopsis
Louis Maltais trains to become Quebec's first male midwife at 27. Over four years, he faces skepticism and challenges in a field traditionally held by women. As an ex-circus artist, Maltais addresses misconceptions about male midwives. Directed by Martine Asselin, "Midwife Man" follows his commitment to the profession and his efforts to change cultural perceptions of midwifery in Quebec.
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Why Watch
- Meet Louis Maltais, Quebec's first male midwife.
- See how he challenges gender roles in midwifery.
- Find out about his unique background as a circus artist.
Did You Know
- Louis Maltais is the first male midwife in Quebec.
- He began his training at the age of 27.
- Maltais was previously a circus artist before becoming a midwife.
- His training lasted four years.
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Who is the first male midwife in Quebec?
Louis Maltais became the first male midwife in Quebec at the age of 27.
What was Louis Maltais's profession before becoming a midwife?
Before becoming a midwife, Louis Maltais was an ex-circus artist.
How long did Louis Maltais's training to become a midwife take?
Louis Maltais navigated a four-year training process to become a midwife.
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