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Taking a Walk in Someone Else's Shoes

by Deborah McBain | April 18, 2016

As a midwife, disagreeing with a patient's decisions is not unusual. Deborah McBain navigates this obstacle in Episode 3, noting that not everything is simply black and white.

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Avoiding Unnecessary Medical Intervention During Labor

by Katie Moriarty | April 15, 2016

Though the physiologic process takes precedence over induced labor, the latter is sometimes considered when an expectant mother feels it's best. Katie Moriarty explains the significance of allowing...

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Mother Knows Best

by Deborah McBain | April 13, 2016

Deborah McBain highlights the struggle between following common midwifery practice and listening to a mother's needs.

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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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The Importance of a Midwife's Touch: 1961, 1994 and Today

by Deborah McBain | April 08, 2016

Modern Day Midwives blogger Deborah McBain explains that while science allows us to predict complications, compassion helps us see past them.

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The Tragic History of Thalidomide and Phocomelia

by Katie Moriarty | April 05, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses the history of thalidomide use around the world in from 1957-1962.

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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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Welcome Back Call the Midwife!

by Katie Moriarty | April 01, 2016

Modern Day Midwives blogger Katie Moriarty eagerly anticipates Season 5 and discusses how the midwifery lessons of 1961 Poplar are still relevant today in Detroit, Mich.

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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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