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China's Gen Z male midwife Zhang Jintao goes viral for skills and tenderness

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A 25-year-old male midwife in China named Zhang Jintao has gained significant attention for his skills and appearance. Despite facing criticism from family members who considered his profession embarrassing, Jintao has found deep meaning in assisting with childbirth. He aims to overcome traditional biases and earn the trust of expectant mothers, acknowledging the challenges but remaining committed to his meaningful career. AI

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China's Gen Z male midwife Zhang Jintao goes viral for skills and tenderness

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Zoey Zhang ·

    China Gen Z male midwife goes viral for skills, looks, bringing ‘powerful tenderness’ to childbirth

    A male midwife in eastern China has won praise for his professionalism and striking looks while defying relatives who dismissed his career choice as embarrassing. Zhang Jintao, 25, from Yiwu in Zhejiang province, became a midwife at a leading provincial hospital after graduating …

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