With Israel's war on Gaza pushing thousands to flee their homes, the hospital has seen a surge in pregnant women arriving in desperate need of care. At the peak of the crisis, Nour and five other midwives were handling up to 70 births a day, far beyond their capacity.

"We worked around the clock, assisting deliveries on the floor or in rooms not equipped for childbirth" Nour recalled.

The war has stripped away the joy of childbirth for many. Women arrive at the hospital malnourished, weakened by months of displacement, and often traumatized by the loss of loved ones. Nour shared stories of women who went into labor while mourning the deaths of their husbands or children, complicating the birthing process as their physical and emotional health deteriorated.

One of the most heartbreaking cases Nour faced was Aya al-Kafarna, a 28-year-old who lost her father in a bombing just before her baby stopped moving in the womb. Aya’s stillbirth was a stark reminder of how the war has affected not only the mothers but the babies who never had a chance to live.

"The delivery room couldn't accommodate the numbers. We had women giving birth on the floor," Nour said, her voice heavy with exhaustion. "Many had complications, like bleeding or stillbirths, but we couldn’t provide the special care they needed."

Nour’s personal life has been deeply affected as well. She went months without seeing her family, consumed by her work and unable to leave the hospital due to the dangers of moving around Gaza. Her brother was severely injured in an Israeli bombing, a moment that nearly broke her.

"I ran through the hospital, screaming, fearing the worst," she recalled. "But he survived."

Despite the constant danger and heartache, Nour finds strength in her role.

"War doesn’t stop life, people still have children,they still get married." Nour said.

In actuality, Nour herself got engaged to a young volunteer on the security team of the hospital during the conflict.

Yet, the reality remains grim. The women Nour cares for lack basic necessities—clean water, hygiene supplies, and proper medical care. Infections are rampant, and newborns are suffering from low birth weights and malnutrition. The hospital has tried to provide hygiene kits and a space for mothers to wash before giving birth, but these small efforts are overwhelmed by the scale of need.

As the war continues, Nour and her fellow midwives try to offer comfort to the women in their care, though the emotional toll is staggering.

"Women cry on the birthing bed, grieving their lost families, we try to comfort them, but sometimes, there are no words" Nour emphasized.

Nour's story is a reflection of the resilience of Gaza's people. Despite the devastation, life goes on, but it is a life marked by loss, hardship, and uncertainty.Despite the overwhelming challenges and heartbreaking losses, Nour Mwani continues her work, determined to bring life into a world overshadowed by conflict.

With every new birth, she holds onto hope that one day the war will end, allowing families to rebuild and children to be born into peace rather than despair. For Nour and the people of Gaza, survival is not just a matter of endurance—it is a quiet act of resistance