Learn What It Takes to Be a Midwife Today

Experienced midwives discuss how the plotlines and drama of Call the Midwife intersect with modern day Midwifery.
‘Present at Life’s Commencement and Its End’
‘Present at Life’s Commencement and Its End’
by Michelle Collins | May 08, 2022
And just like that, friends, we find ourselves at the end of another season.
Leading Through Crisis
Leading Through Crisis
by Katie Moriarty | May 08, 2022
I saw multiple characters step forward and display leadership and they shined as they led their community through a crisis.
Call the Midwife Season 11, Episode 7 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 11, Episode 7 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | May 06, 2022
Hold onto your seat and brace yourself for this absolute curveball of an episode because we can guarantee you that you’re not ready. We sure weren’t and it hit us right in the gut.
We Are All Connected
We Are All Connected
by Katie Moriarty | May 02, 2022
The show reminded me that each day we have the opportunity be that beacon that reaches out to help someone on their journey.
In the Blink of an Eye
In the Blink of an Eye
by Andrea Altomaro | May 01, 2022
As our midwives are reeling in the wake of the train crash, they are able to lean on one another for support as they band together to help the walking wounded.
The Delicate Dance of Life, Work and Motherhood
The Delicate Dance of Life, Work and Motherhood
by Michelle Collins | May 01, 2022
No matter the decade we are discussing, the delicate dance of trying to balance life, work, and motherhood is as problematic today as it was during the show’s time.
Call the Midwife Season 11, Episode 6 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 11, Episode 6 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | April 27, 2022
Call the Midwife: 6, our fragile hearts: 0. It’s been a pretty brutal season so far, but we’re coping. Sort of. As we head into this episode, a lot has changed at Nonnatus House.
The Call to Midwifery
The Call to Midwifery
by Andrea Altomaro | April 25, 2022
This episode spoke straight to my heart. It reminded me of why nursing and midwifery has been my passion for so many years.
Facing Grief Together
Facing Grief Together
by Katie Moriarty | April 25, 2022
In episode six we saw both Lucille and Cyril face their loss and grief.