Due to the uncertainty of their location at the time of birth , the woman was often unaware of who her midwife was until birth .
In these cases , the elders report that either the men would assist or the woman would endure birth alone .
Due to the uncertainty of elders ' location at the time of birth , the woman was often unaware of who her midwife was until birth .
In these cases , the elders report that either the men would assist or the woman would endure birth alone .