Call the Midwife

Addressing Bias For Better Practices

by Katie Moriarty | May 03, 2024

As clinicians, it is our job to ensure we are aware of our own identities and the biases we bring to the table in order to best care for our patients.

Home Births vs. Hospital Births

by Michelle Collins | May 02, 2024

Whether mothers decide to give birth at home or in hospitals, they should access to healthcare that supports their decision and promotes safety in all birth settings.

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.

Advocacy and Mandatory Reporting

by Andrea Altomaro | April 30, 2024

Midwives, like all medical professionals, are “mandated reporters," meaning if we suspect child abuse or neglect present, we are required to report it to the appropriate authorities.

Call the Midwife Season 13, Episode 7 GIF Recap

by Audrey Porter | April 29, 2024

Celebrations are much in order for the two newest, official employees of Nonnatus House: Joyce Highland and Rosalind Clifford!

Considering Hospice Care

by Katie Moriarty | April 26, 2024

Episode 6 depicted the death of a family member, and made me think about hospice care as a whole.

Hallmarks of Midwifery Care

by Michelle Collins | April 25, 2024

In addition to overseeing births, midwives also provide primary care services to their patients. Above all, midwifery care prioritizes the patients' fully-informed consent.

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.

Nurturing Compassion and Boundaries

by Andrea Altomaro | April 23, 2024

Mothers will often try and do everything to best protect their children, even if it means making decisions that are difficult to understand. As midwives, we face similar dilemmas.

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