Posts from Michelle Collins

Finding Drama and Intrigue in the History of Medicine

by Michelle Collins | October 17, 2021

I love learning about the history of medicine, and obstetrics in particular; how new diseases and complications of pregnancy were discovered, and new therapies constructed.

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A Point to Agree On

by Michelle Collins | October 10, 2021

I don’t have all the answers; I don’t claim to even coming close to having any of the answers. What I do have is more questions than answers.

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Journey of Faith

by Michelle Collins | October 03, 2021

If there can be one word to describe human beings during this dark time, it is resilient.

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Walking Alongside Our Patients

by Michelle Collins | October 01, 2021

So much of what we do as midwives is what Shelagh did for Gloria; walk alongside our patients through the pain – physical and emotional – to get them through to the other side.

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Every Person Deserves a Midwife

by Michelle Collins | May 18, 2020

We “midwife” people both into, and out of, this life. If you think about just the physiologic processes involved in both birthing and dying, the two are remarkably similar.

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When Daily Challenges Cloud Out Judgment

by Michelle Collins | May 11, 2020

Challenges for Dr. McNulty, for Sister Frances, for Nurse Franklin, for Marian Arnsby, and for others. All different, yet all challenges just the same.

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'The Bonds, However Delicate, Were Perfect'

by Michelle Collins | May 04, 2020

When people hear what any birth worker does, they inevitably comment on how “happy” our work must be. Yes, it is a glorious place to be. When it is sad, though, it is the saddest of places to be.

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'Superwoman' Syndrome

by Michelle Collins | April 27, 2020

The “superwoman” phenomenon can have very real, very negative health consequences.

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Lessons in Care for New Doctors

by Michelle Collins | April 20, 2020

Using her keen knowledge of emergency management, Nurse Dyer was able to resolve a situation without doing unnecessary harm – and taught a young doctor a very valuable lesson to boot.

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