Posts from Andrea Altomaro

Cultural Competence and Compassionate Care

by Andrea Altomaro | May 08, 2017

Modern Midwife Andrea Altomaro says it's important to be sensitive of the fact that Nadifa has grown up her entire life believing that what was done to her was normal and necessary.

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Tied Together Long After the Cord is Cut

by Andrea Altomaro | April 28, 2017

Modern Day Midwife and mother Andrea Altomaro on how the bond between mother and child is so much more than an emotional one,

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Birth, Joy, and Hard Times

by Andrea Altomaro | April 24, 2017

Modern Midwife Andrea Altomaro says that despite the heartaches endured through each episode of Call the Midwife, we are also often reminded of the joys of midwifery.

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Understanding Our Judgmental Minds

by Andrea Altomaro | April 17, 2017

Andrea Altomaro unpacks episode 3, taking a look at the underlying theme of the importance of empathizing with others, especially someone who is different from you.

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The Diligent, Vigilant Nurse

by Andrea Altomaro | April 10, 2017

With Nonnatus house facing cuts, Andrea Altomaro explains why nursing and midwifery care is so much more than collecting vital signs and listening to babies’ heartbeats.

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When Pregnancy Triggers Violence

by Andrea Altomaro | April 03, 2017

Andrea Altomaro discusses how and why it can be difficult to uncover domestic abuse.

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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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