About The Author

Katie Moriarty

Katie Moriarty, PhD, CNM, CAFCI, FACNM, RN is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and on faculty at Frontier Nursing University. She has been a CNM since 1992 and has attended births in and out of the hospital setting. She launched the first Integrative Healthcare, Complementary Therapies Clinic in Pregnancy and Reproductive Women’s Health. Dr. Moriarty earned her BScN at the University of Windsor, Ontario CANADA; MS (Perinatal Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery) and PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has two postdoctoral fellowships: 1) Integrative Healthcare (a love and passion within her scholarship work) and 2) Ecology focusing on sustainable food systems, toxins, and the environment/climate change and its impact on human health. Katie has held local, regional and national leadership positions. Dr. Moriarty served two terms on the Board of Directors for the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

“Midwife means 'with woman' and I feel honored to be a partner with women and their families through this amazing life event. Pregnancy and birth are powerful times, and when we act as a team to address the mind, body, and spirit we can optimize that power and strengthen the individual woman, their family, and our communities. Each woman is unique and deserves respect and accurate information based on the best evidence available to make informed decisions as they travel their path to motherhood.”

Closure and Hope for The Future
Closure and Hope for The Future
by Katie Moriarty | May 10, 2024
Episode 8 surprised us with some shocking revelations while also giving grace to many of the characters going through stressful periods.
Addressing Bias For Better Practices
Addressing Bias For Better Practices
by Katie Moriarty | May 03, 2024
As clinicians, it is our job to ensure we are aware of our own identities and the biases we bring to the table in order to best care for our patients.
Considering Hospice Care
Considering Hospice Care
by Katie Moriarty | April 26, 2024
Episode 6 depicted the death of a family member, and made me think about hospice care as a whole.
Falling Through the Cracks
Falling Through the Cracks
by Katie Moriarty | April 20, 2024
Patients can fall through the cracks due to a lack of a strong, supportive medical network. Recent data also suggests that more and more medical providers are planning to leave their current jobs.
Self-Compassion During Difficult Situations
Self-Compassion During Difficult Situations
by Katie Moriarty | April 12, 2024
At times when we experience moments of difficulty or frustration, it's important to lend ourselves a hand of self-compassion.
Mothers and Breech Births
Mothers and Breech Births
by Katie Moriarty | April 05, 2024
Episode 3's depiction of a breech birth reminded me of the different techniques expectant mothers can utilize leading up to their delivery.
A Midwife's Education - Then and Now
A Midwife's Education - Then and Now
by Katie Moriarty | March 24, 2024
There are similarities and differences from how we train Midwives now compared to the time of Call the Midwife. One thing that hasn't changed is emphasis on evidence and clinical reasoning.
Reflecting on Changing Obstetric Practices
Reflecting on Changing Obstetric Practices
by Katie Moriarty | March 22, 2024
The Season 13 premiere reminded me of many obstetric practices that have changed and advanced over the decades.
Building a Better Community Starts with You
Building a Better Community Starts with You
by Katie Moriarty | May 01, 2023
Episode 7 got me thinking about how I can impact and encourage my own community.
Being Unseen, Unheard
Being Unseen, Unheard
by Katie Moriarty | April 24, 2023
As a Modern Day Midwife, episode 6 made me reflect on the climate many women may currently face with feeling unseen and unheard within the realm of women’s health care.
Spencer's Mental Health Crisis
Spencer's Mental Health Crisis
by Katie Moriarty | April 17, 2023
Thank you Call the Midwife for highlighting an important mental health issue and the challenges and barriers that can exist.
'Being Put on Trial for Daring to Keep Working'
'Being Put on Trial for Daring to Keep Working'
by Katie Moriarty | April 11, 2023
The scene with Phyllis and the doctor that was leading the vacuum assisted birth demonstration/ in-service really struck a chord with me.