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.
The Challenge of Change
The Challenge of Change
by Deborah McBain | April 20, 2020
Human interaction is complicated. Change is challenging. Be ready for missteps, misunderstandings and misbehaviors.
Lessons in Care for New Doctors
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.
Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 4 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 4 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | April 20, 2020
From supporting the use of birth control to the formation of an advisory center for unwed mothers, “Call the Midwife” has drastically transformed over the past few years.
Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 3 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 3 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | April 13, 2020
Spring has sprung and the month of May spreads sunshine and good vibes across the city.
To Face the Challenges of Today, We Adapt
To Face the Challenges of Today, We Adapt
by Katie Moriarty | April 13, 2020
As a Modern Day midwife, what I took away from this episode was adaptation.
Going the Extra Mile
Going the Extra Mile
by Michelle Collins | April 13, 2020
We have the power to make a difference in a woman’s life, like nurse Crane did, by caring for the extra mile.
Meeting Them Where They Are
Meeting Them Where They Are
by Andrea Altomaro | April 13, 2020
Watching this week’s episode made me feel so proud to be a part of this amazing profession.
A Different Spring
A Different Spring
by Deborah McBain | April 13, 2020
Yes, Spring is altered and different this year for humans, but nature goes about her business as usual.
Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 2 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 2 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | April 06, 2020
We’re back in Poplar for Episode 2 and Lent is upon us. For our “Midwife” family, that means no sweets, no flowers and, maybe for the best, no cigarettes.