Posts from Deborah McBain

The Fight Continues

by Deborah McBain | April 16, 2025

Instead of a stunning blue designer suit, such as Lady Aylward wore to her 1970 meeting with Poplar’s Board of Health, I wore a white lab coat over scrubs in 2001...

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Small Acts of Resistance

by Deborah McBain | April 09, 2025

Finding comfort by providing someone with a few moments of purpose and respect – or a warm, safe place to rest for a few hours.

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War on Birth.

by Deborah McBain | April 02, 2025

It’s 1970 and the Board of Health has declared war on Nonnatus House and not for the first time.

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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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