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.
Call The Midwife 2019 Holiday Special GIF Recap
Call The Midwife 2019 Holiday Special GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | December 26, 2019
Catch up on the 2019 Holiday Special of Call the Midwife. Warning: spoilers ahead.
Chain of Love
Chain of Love
by Deborah McBain | December 26, 2019
As Dr. Turner and the Midwives left East London to connect with the people in the Hebrides, they passed barriers. From roaming sheep to bristling matriarchs, they found links and bonds.
The Poetry of Life
The Poetry of Life
by Deborah McBain | May 22, 2019
Deborah McBain on the importance of supporting roles.
When the Past Reveals the Problems of Today's Choices
When the Past Reveals the Problems of Today's Choices
by Andrea Altomaro | May 22, 2019
Andrea Altomaro argues that Season 8 shows abortions bans don't prevent abortions from happening, they just prevent them from happening safely.
Call the Midwife Season 8, Episode 8 GIF Recap
Call the Midwife Season 8, Episode 8 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | May 19, 2019
It feels like just yesterday that we turned on the telly to tune in to this beloved British drama, saying farewell to some of our favorite midwives while also welcoming a few new additions to the t...
When They’re Not Who You Thought They Were
When They’re Not Who You Thought They Were
by Andrea Altomaro | May 13, 2019
Andrea Altomaro on how it feels when someone that you’ve loved and respected turns out to be a completely different person than you thought they were.
On the Frontlines with Sexually Transmitted Diseases
On the Frontlines with Sexually Transmitted Diseases
by Deborah McBain | May 13, 2019
Deborah McBain says this Call the Midwife episode suggests we look at each other with fresh eyes.
Learning to Fly
Learning to Fly
by Katie Moriarty | May 13, 2019
Katie Moriarty on Sister France's first steps as a true Midwife.
Call the Midwife Season 8, Episode 7 GIF Recap
Call the Midwife Season 8, Episode 7 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | May 12, 2019
The final episode of “Call the Midwife” Season 8 draws near and oh, how it has been a journey. If you’re still reeling over the sudden death of Jeannie Tennant or you’re on edge after all of Sister...