Call the Midwife

A Final Farewell

by Katie Moriarty | May 23, 2016

As Season 5 comes to a close, Katie Moriarty looks back on the controversy surrounding thalidomide and discusses how one doctor made strides with her work for the FDA.

Managing Hidden Biases

by Katie Moriarty | May 16, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses implicit stereotypes and how we can learn to recognize and control them.

Finding Strength During Dark Times

by Katie Moriarty | May 09, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses a broken system and the need for us to do better by victims of crime.

Going the Distance

by Katie Moriarty | May 02, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses the change in midwife transportation over the years and how it impacted midwifery in some of the most remote locations in the U.S.

Facing the Winds of Change

by Katie Moriarty | April 25, 2016

Katie Moriarty explores the changes between the '60s and today, touching on unplanned pregnancy, child deformities and a shift from home births to hospitals.

How Health Information and Stigma Has Changed in the Modern Era

by Katie Moriarty | April 18, 2016

Though much has changed since the 1960s, issues of widespread disease and women's health are ongoing conversations, even today. Katie Moriarty examines these topics as they arise in Episode 3.

Avoiding Unnecessary Medical Intervention During Labor

by Katie Moriarty | April 15, 2016

Though the physiologic process takes precedence over induced labor, the latter is sometimes considered when an expectant mother feels it's best. Katie Moriarty explains the significance of allowing...

The Tragic History of Thalidomide and Phocomelia

by Katie Moriarty | April 05, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses the history of thalidomide use around the world in from 1957-1962.

Welcome Back Call the Midwife!

by Katie Moriarty | April 01, 2016

Modern Day Midwives blogger Katie Moriarty eagerly anticipates Season 5 and discusses how the midwifery lessons of 1961 Poplar are still relevant today in Detroit, Mich.

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