Male midwives are still uncommon in southern Africa, but coverage of the trend says their numbers are growing as communities try to reduce pregnancy-related deaths. Multiple outlets highlight that in one southern African kingdom, men are increasingly training and working as midwives, expanding the range of skilled birth attendants available to families.
The reports describe how the shift is unfolding within local health and cultural settings. While the outlets agree the role of midwives has historically been dominated by women, they present the increasing participation of men as a response to persistent maternal health challenges. Both sources frame the development as part of broader efforts to improve access to safe, skilled care during pregnancy and childbirth.
Outlets largely converge on the same core message—that male midwives remain rare but are becoming more visible. The main difference is emphasis: one piece focuses on the broader significance of the trend for maternal outcomes, while the other focuses more specifically on the situation in the southern African kingdom and how more men are entering the profession.
