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.
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.
'Natural Isn’t Always Perfect, and Perfect Isn’t Always Natural'
'Natural Isn’t Always Perfect, and Perfect Isn’t Always Natural'
by Michelle Collins | April 24, 2022
I identified so strongly with Shelagh as she talked through how she was so calm in the moment of that emergent and traumatic birth only to fully realize the enormity of it after the fact.
Call the Midwife Season 11, Episode 5 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 11, Episode 5 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | April 19, 2022
If you’re ready to laugh, cry, and experience all the emotions in between, you have come to the right place my friend.
Watching for the Signs of Abuse
Watching for the Signs of Abuse
by Katie Moriarty | April 19, 2022
This storyline reminds us that all people can be abusers.
With Woman - Through the Highs and the Lows
With Woman - Through the Highs and the Lows
by Michelle Collins | April 19, 2022
Much of what we do as midwives involves standing in the moment with our patients, walking with them through the highs and lows of their life experiences.