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Experienced midwives discuss how the plotlines and drama of Call the Midwife intersect with modern day Midwifery.
Call the Midwife Season 8, Episode 3 GIF Recap
Call the Midwife Season 8, Episode 3 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | April 14, 2019
We won’t deny it – this season of “Call the Midwife” has gotten off to a bleak start. A big ol’ YIKES doesn’t even begin to cover it. While we can usually turn to the dulcet tones of Jenny Lee’s ep...
There is Still Much Worth Fighting For
There is Still Much Worth Fighting For
by Deborah McBain | April 08, 2019
Deborah McBain on the importance of continuing to fight for human rights and respect.
For Every Problem, There is a Solution
For Every Problem, There is a Solution
by Andrea Altomaro | April 08, 2019
Andrea Altomaro discusses the importance of be able to “turn off” from work.
When the Little Things are Teachable Moments
When the Little Things are Teachable Moments
by Katie Moriarty | April 08, 2019
Katie Moriarty on how showing respect can open a door of trust.
Call the Midwife Season 8, Episode 2 GIF Recap
Call the Midwife Season 8, Episode 2 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | April 07, 2019
On Episode 2 of "Call the Midwife," our favorite British series opens to a bustling scene as a line of patients crowd the waiting room of Dr. Turner’s clinic. From house calls to the maternity home...
Midwife: 'With ALL Womxn'
Midwife: 'With ALL Womxn'
by Andrea Altomaro | April 01, 2019
Andrea Altomaro says if a nun can put aside all personal beliefs in order to provide empathetic and compassionate care for her patient, all nurses can do the same.
Making Room for Hope and Compassion
Making Room for Hope and Compassion
by Deborah McBain | April 01, 2019
Deborah McBain on the secrets and silence communities keep which result in dangerous solutions to problems that then cause more problems.
When Objects Summon Powerful Memories
When Objects Summon Powerful Memories
by Katie Moriarty | April 01, 2019
Katie Moriarty discusses the difficulty of discarding objects that have a story to tell.
Call the Midwife Season 8, Episode 1 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 8, Episode 1 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | April 01, 2019
Welcome back, ladies and gents. We made it! New year, new us, but also, new midwives. Season 8 welcomes Sister Frances and Sister Hilda to Nonnatus House and Poplar is abuzz with gossip about Queen...