Posts from Deborah McBain

Mothering Beyond the Womb

by Deborah McBain | May 08, 2024

To be a "mother" extends beyond just the capacity to biologically reproduce and nurture — we all have the ability to mother.

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Valiant and Fragile

by Deborah McBain | May 01, 2024

Midwives are often asked to do the impossible: navigate the ups and downs of their own lives while maintaining enough emotional energy to be there for their patients.

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Doing Our Best

by Deborah McBain | April 24, 2024

As midwives, sometimes our best efforts can result in unintended consequences. At the end of the day, we are all human.

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The Aftermath of Tragedy

by Deborah McBain | April 17, 2024

Tragedy and grief can strike unexpectedly, affecting you and the people you care about significantly. Finding resilience and the strength to keep going is a challenging but necessary feat.

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The Challenges of Living With a Midwife

by Deborah McBain | April 10, 2024

Every midwife must navigate the challenge of balancing job responsibilities with their personal lives.

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Childbirth Education: A Woman’s History

by Deborah McBain | April 03, 2024

This episode reminded me of the importance and satisfaction of educating women to make informed and safe birth choices.

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Empowering Women

by Deborah McBain | March 27, 2024

From finding social resources and providing education to offering psychological support, midwives are at the forefront of empowering women.

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Recalling A Complicated Birth

by Deborah McBain | March 20, 2024

As midwives, some births stay with us and change us forever, for better or for worse.

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A Community Brought Together By Love

by Deborah McBain | May 07, 2023

This season opened with Poplar divided by racism, hate and fear but ends in a community brought together by love.

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