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Ellen Matzdorf is the only midwife in Germany who also works as an undertaker. She accompanies the beginning and the end of life and shows how similar birth and death can be. Pastor Ina Jäckel accompanies Ellen for a day and experiences how much joy, but also deep sadness, is associated with these special professions - especially when babies die. Ellen visits her patients Ivonne and Anna-Lena on this day. Ellen checks on the well-being of Ivonne and her newborn baby Elena and also adjusts Ivonne's pelvis to support healing. Anna-Lena's situation is particularly sensitive: she lost a baby last year and is now pregnant again. To make sure that everything is going well, Ellen regularly checks the baby's heartbeat. At the same time, Ina also experiences an urn burial, at which the family of the deceased Ellen expresses their deep gratitude for her sensitive support. This report shows the impressive and touching work of Ellen Matzdorf, who supports families in the most intense moments of life - from the first breath to the final farewell. A film by: Lea Drabent Camera: Amandine Cormier, Matthias Pabst #midwife #birth #death #undertaker #baby #funeral #documentary #reportage 00:00 Intro 00:28 Birth and death are similar 01:16 Why did Ellen also become an undertaker? 02:20 Postpartum visit to Ivonne 04:20 Baby is weighed 05:50 Poor pay for midwives 06:38 Dealing with grief 08:02 Urn burial 10:10 "I'm not afraid of death" 11:03 What comes after death? 12:00 Pre-operative appointment with Anna-Lena 14:55 The relaxation room: This is where the deceased lie 16:08 The pool is being prepared 19:35 Conclusion ------------------------------ BASIS:KIRCHE We have made it our mission to present reports and documentaries from the heart of real life. Our goal is to share the stories and experiences of people who grapple with the big questions in life. Our content is diverse and ranges from in-depth discussions to insights into the everyday working lives. We appreciate every comment, like and of course every new subscription. So, what are you waiting for? Immerse yourself in the world of BASIS:KIRCHE and let's explore the big questions in life together! ???????? New video every second Sunday at 8:45 a.m. and at 8:40 a.m. on TV on SAT.1 ------------------------------ You can also find us on: ► Instagram: / basiskirche ► Facebook: / basiskirche ► Twitter: / basiskirche Write to us in the comments what is on your mind. What you want to know. What you think is good or bad or where you have a completely different opinion. We look forward to exchanging ideas with you.