Call the Midwife

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.

Childhood Incidents

by Michelle Collins | April 19, 2024

Episode 5 shined a light on two commonly occurring childhood incidents – near drowning and retinoblastoma.

Work-Life Balance For Midwives

by Michelle Collins | April 11, 2024

Episode 4 highlights the ever-present struggle midwives have with carrying out their professional responsibilities along with showing up for family.

Not Taking Things for Granted

by Michelle Collins | April 04, 2024

While many parents try to plan for everything before giving birth, sometimes they are handed unexpected surprises that are beyond their control.

Advocating For Your Community

by Michelle Collins | March 28, 2024

This episode highlighted the pivotal roles midwives play in advocating for patients who have been neglected by society, as well as the fight for nurses to acquire better pay and conditions.

A Vocation With Challenges

by Michelle Collins | March 21, 2024

Like any profession, the job of a midwife comes with its set of challenges — as well as its bountiful privileges.

Recapping the Emotional Rollercoaster of the Season 12 Finale

by Michelle Collins | May 09, 2023

Fair warning for anyone who has not watched the episode yet…have tissue readily available!

Real Benefits Behind Birth in the Upright Position

by Michelle Collins | April 23, 2023

A real midwife unpacks the benefits of being in an upright position to birth: First and foremost, gravity is on your side in an upright position!

Women Are Warriors

by Michelle Collins | April 17, 2023

Sometimes the words of Jenny Lee perk my ears more than at other times. This episode was one of those times. Her words describing women as “warriors” were (and are) spot on.

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