Call the Midwife

Legacy of Midwifery, Part 2

by Deborah McBain | March 26, 2023

As I explore the history of American nurse-midwifery, I can’t ignore the racism instilled in the profession which made Black midwives feel unwelcome.

Call the Midwife Season 12, Episode 2 GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | March 24, 2023

It’s a new week in Poplar, and everyone is slowly adjusting to a new season of life at Nonnatus House.

'Rivers of Blood' Speech Reflected Racism that Echoes Today

by Katie Moriarty | March 23, 2023

It can feel overwhelming when we think of our progress, or lack of progress, from the late 1960s.

Parallels from the Past to the Present

by Michelle Collins | March 19, 2023

Diving into this first episode of the season, as is customary for the show, the writers don’t shy away from difficult topics.

Legacy of Midwifery, Part 1

by Deborah McBain | March 19, 2023

The current issues in American midwifery are deeply enmeshed in the history of its origins.

The Politicization of Hate

by Andrea Altomaro | March 19, 2023

Yet again, we see that the culture in Poplar in 1968 can share striking similarities with our current political climate.

Call the Midwife Season 12, Episode 1 GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | March 15, 2023

Happy spring! The sun is shining bright, the flowers are blooming, and we are back with an all-new season of “Call the Midwife.” A LOT has changed in the new year.

Call the Midwife 2022 Holiday Special GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | January 04, 2023

We’ve had our figgy pudding, listened to Mariah Carey on repeat, and unwrapped all our presents. Christmas might be over, but we’re still in the holiday spirit.

Call the Midwife Season 11, Episode 8 GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | May 13, 2022

First: Are all of you ok out there? If your answer is no, we don’t blame you, and if you’re weeping within the first five minutes of this episode we’re right there with you.

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