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Click to expand Image A traditional birth attendant massages a pregnant woman before assisting in delivering her baby in Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya, July 3, 2020. 2020 Brian Inganga/AP Photo The world recently marked the United Nations' first International Day of Care and Support, recognizing the work that goes into the upkeep of millions of households and families globally. This work includes supporting and caring for children, pregnant and postpartum people, older persons, and persons with disabilities. The vast majority of this work - 76.2% of care and support work - is done by women and, despite being crucial, it is often unpaid and not recognized by communities and governments. Take work done by traditional birth attendants in Africa for example. Historically, a traditional birth attendant was usually an older woman who assisted women and girls during childbirth and acquired her skills through observation or apprenticeship. Today, the role of traditional birth attendants has been