Posts from Deborah McBain

Snowy Days and Memories

by Deborah McBain | March 26, 2018

Deborah McBain relates the story of a snowy beginning of a future midwife.

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Impeding Traffic and Promoting Progress

by Deborah McBain | March 19, 2018

Deborah McBain on how anger and fear can shut down progress both inside and outside the birth room.

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The Carousel of Time

by Deborah McBain | May 22, 2017

Deborah McBain talks to a student of nurse midwifery to get a glimpse into her vision of the future.

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Racism and Unexpected Consequences

by Deborah McBain | May 15, 2017

Deborah McBain writes about the daughter of parents who could not write the rules of life but taught that daughter optimism, courage and resilience to deal with the challenges of a racist society.

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When Traditions Perpetuate Tragedy

by Deborah McBain | May 08, 2017

Deborah McBain discusses how cultural standards are powerful regulators of what is considered acceptable in health care.

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Why Protecting a Mother's Health is so Important

by Deborah McBain | May 01, 2017

What every midwife knows is that the ability of the mother to nurture, shelter and protect her child is directly related to that mother’s health.

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Tracing the Path of Brave Hearts

by Deborah McBain | April 24, 2017

Deborah McBain tells of a Modern Midwife colleague who's life's path showed her just how resilient, how bold and how brave hearts can be.

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A Modern Day Midwife Leader

by Deborah McBain | April 17, 2017

Deborah McBain reflects on the personality traits and decisions that turn a Modern Midwife into a strong leader.

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From Transformation to Reinvention

by Deborah McBain | April 10, 2017

Deborah McBain recalls the early inspirations that led a dear friend into midwifery.

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