Learn What It Takes to Be a Midwife Today

Experienced midwives discuss how the plotlines and drama of Call the Midwife intersect with modern day Midwifery.
Secondary Trauma and Healthcare Providers
Secondary Trauma and Healthcare Providers
by Michelle Collins | March 24, 2026
Secondary trauma is a common form of distress experienced by anyone who is witness to the trauma another person experiences. Those who work in the healthcare profession are particularly vulnerable.
Call the Midwife Season 15 Episode 1 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 15 Episode 1 GIF Recap
by Audrey Porter | March 23, 2026
Welcome back to Poplar! It’s February 1971, and spirits are beginning to soar with the first signs of winter’s thawing (even if spring is still a little ways away).
Call the Midwife 2025 Holiday Special GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife 2025 Holiday Special GIF Recap
by Audrey Porter | January 05, 2026
Deck the halls with boughs of… marvelous mince pie contests, charming carols, and happy holiday lights! Christmas is around the corner in Poplar.
The Beauty Is In Our Journey
The Beauty Is In Our Journey
by Katie Moriarty | May 22, 2025
Our journeys are never perfect but filled with moments that can test our strength. Rather than hiding our imperfections and flaws or seeing them as negative, we can accept them.
The Enduring Power of Compassion
The Enduring Power of Compassion
by Andrea Altomaro | May 21, 2025
How are we already at the end of Season 14?! The season finale gave us two exciting occasions to look forward to: Nancy’s wedding and Sister Catherine’s first vows!
Seeing Beauty Amidst the Flaws
Seeing Beauty Amidst the Flaws
by Michelle Collins | May 20, 2025
Reggie’s broken vase was repaired in the ancient art of Kintsugi, but it is much more than an art form. It is a life philosophy, recognizing that we are all broken at times in our lives.
Call the Midwife Season 14 Episode 8 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 14 Episode 8 GIF Recap
by Audrey Porter | May 19, 2025
Attention, Poplar! It’s the time of the season for heartfelt reunions, wholesome moments, and most importantly, show-stopping weddings.
Everyone Wants That Happy Ending
Everyone Wants That Happy Ending
by Katie Moriarty | May 15, 2025
There is a beginning and there is a path we travel in life. Just like a plant or flower, our bloom or path can be impacted by many factors. How are we nurtured and built up?
Heartbreak and Hope
Heartbreak and Hope
by Andrea Altomaro | May 14, 2025
In healthcare today, we talk a lot about checking our implicit biases and realizing our own microaggressions, but how do we react when it’s the patient treating the nurse or midwife poorly?