Posts from Andrea Altomaro

Carrying on in the Face of Grief

by Andrea Altomaro | May 23, 2016

At times, life forces us into situations where we find ourselves grieving during times of celebration. Andrea Altomaro navigates this challenge.

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'Nothing Stays the Same'

by Andrea Altomaro | May 16, 2016

Embracing change plays an important role in Episode 7 as many of Poplar's residents remain resistant to contraception and new ways of birthing. Andrea Altomaro explores this issue.

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A Midwife’s Skill

by Andrea Altomaro | May 09, 2016

Andrea Altomaro discusses delivery complications that can occur without a midwife present as a young woman attempts to conceal her pregnancy in Episode 6.

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Welcoming Babies and Building Up Mothers

by Andrea Altomaro | May 02, 2016

Motherhood doesn't come easy to everyone, and for some it can bring about extreme anxiety. Andrea Altomaro tackles postpartum depression and depression during pregnancy in this week's post.

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When Doing Our Best Doesn’t Feel Like Enough

by Andrea Altomaro | April 25, 2016

Andrea Altomaro discusses acceptance when coping with stressful labors and births that go awry.

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Listen, Support & Leave Judgment at the Door

by Andrea Altomaro | April 18, 2016

With judgment playing a theme throughout Episode 3, Andrea Altomaro advises against turning on a patient even when your values don't align.

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Putting Personal Bias Aside & Respecting a Mother's Choices

by Andrea Altomaro | April 11, 2016

Andrea Altomaro discusses the importance of lending an ear to a patient in times of emotional distress.

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'Because Love Grows, When Nothing Else Is Certain'

by Andrea Altomaro | April 04, 2016

Andrea Altomaro reflects on the drama, characters, and heavy-hitting health issues in the Season 5 premiere.

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National Midwifery Week 2015!

by Andrea Altomaro | October 07, 2015

This week marks National Midwifery Week, which is a time where midwives are celebrated and recognized for the care they deliver every day. The American College of Nurse Midwives is using National ...

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