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Call the Midwife Season 10, Episode 6 GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | November 08, 2021

A crisp fall day, a throw blanket, and some British telly with a warm drink in hand? There’s truly nothing better. But we hope you’re prepared, because Episode 6 wastes no time diving into the drama.

Trauma-Informed Care

by Michelle Collins | November 07, 2021

To give trauma-informed care is to be cognizant of those signs and symptoms exhibited by survivors of trauma and approach their care from a stance of sensitivity, compassion, and empathy.

Envy and Admiration

by Deborah McBain | November 07, 2021

Sister Julianne shows how someone can be steadfast in her own path and still admire and even envy a different one.

Using Your Voice

by Katie Moriarty | November 07, 2021

We must really maintain our passion, trust our knowledge, push back on the injustices and imbalances that we note and experience. We must trust our voice and use it!

Call the Midwife Season 10, Episode 5 GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | November 01, 2021

There’s a heatwave in Poplar, and the women of Nonnatus House are in the midst of their pupil midwife training.

Making Their Own Choices

by Katie Moriarty | October 31, 2021

This episode really got me thinking of several things; however, the storyline of Janette Owen’s teen pregnancy and her lack of rights and autonomy got me searching, exploring and reflecting.

Wrath and Kindness

by Deborah McBain | October 31, 2021

Shelagh Turner wisely points out to her student, Corrigan, that passion is not compassion. Perhaps the sin is in not examining what the wrath is trying to teach.

Not Letting Passion Disrupt Compassion

by Michelle Collins | October 31, 2021

One of the most difficult skills to teach, perhaps the most difficult, is that of preventing imposition of one’s own beliefs and judgement into a patient situation – knowingly or unconsciously.

Power and Strength of Communication

by Samia Abdelnabi | October 25, 2021

To truly provide quality care the midwife really needs to take a step back, listen to his/her clients story, and promote a partnership.

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