Posts from Andrea Altomaro

The Midwife’s Role as Educator

by Andrea Altomaro | April 20, 2020

I feel a sense of satisfaction each week after taking in a new episode of Call the Midwife when I can relate to the experiences of the midwives of Nonnatus House, and this week was no exception.

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Meeting Them Where They Are

by Andrea Altomaro | April 13, 2020

Watching this week’s episode made me feel so proud to be a part of this amazing profession.

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The Importance of Adaptability

by Andrea Altomaro | April 06, 2020

Sister Monica Joan reminded me that while I cannot change the present, I must instead change how I respond to it.

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In the Midst of a Crisis, Our Actions Impact the Outcome

by Andrea Altomaro | March 30, 2020

Andrea Altomaro on the actions we take and how we cope with a new, widespread virus.

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When the Past Reveals the Problems of Today's Choices

by Andrea Altomaro | May 22, 2019

Andrea Altomaro argues that Season 8 shows abortions bans don't prevent abortions from happening, they just prevent them from happening safely.

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When They’re Not Who You Thought They Were

by Andrea Altomaro | May 13, 2019

Andrea Altomaro on how it feels when someone that you’ve loved and respected turns out to be a completely different person than you thought they were.

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Finding Where We Belong

by Andrea Altomaro | May 06, 2019

Andrea Altomaro on how finding and feeling a sense of belonging can empower you.

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The Art of Listening

by Andrea Altomaro | April 29, 2019

Andrea Altomaro says midwives are caring for people at an extremely vulnerable time in their lives. It’s important that we don’t lose sight of that.

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First, Do No Harm

by Andrea Altomaro | April 24, 2019

Andrea Altomaro says we can take anything away from this episode, she hopes it is that we understand that we really cannot assume we know better than any of our patients.

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