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 Season 6, Episode 2 GIF Recap
Call the Midwife Season 6, Episode 2 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | April 10, 2017
Catch up on Season 6, Episode 2 of Call the Midwife. Warning: spoilers ahead.
From Transformation to Reinvention
From Transformation to Reinvention
by Deborah McBain | April 10, 2017
Deborah McBain recalls the early inspirations that led a dear friend into midwifery.
The Diligent, Vigilant Nurse
The Diligent, Vigilant Nurse
by Andrea Altomaro | April 10, 2017
With Nonnatus house facing cuts, Andrea Altomaro explains why nursing and midwifery care is so much more than collecting vital signs and listening to babies’ heartbeats.
The Art and Science of Practicing Balanced Care
The Art and Science of Practicing Balanced Care
by Katie Moriarty | April 10, 2017
Nonnatus house nurses and midwives are struggling with being able to meet the needs of the community, and Katie Moriarty says Modern Day Midwives still unfortunately feel this same stress.
Supporting Healthy Spaces for Midwives
Supporting Healthy Spaces for Midwives
by Katie Moriarty | April 04, 2017
Katie Moriarty looks at having a personal voice and support for health care workers, and a recent focus on trying to achieve joy within your workplace.
Call the Midwife Season 6, Episode 1 GIF Recap
Call the Midwife Season 6, Episode 1 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | April 03, 2017
Catch up on the Season 6 premiere of Call the Midwife. Warning: spoilers ahead.
What Time Cannot Erase
What Time Cannot Erase
by Deborah McBain | April 03, 2017
Deborah McBain reflects on more than 20 years of Midwifery, and the struggles of giving up the role of health care provider to become the care receiver.
When Pregnancy Triggers Violence
When Pregnancy Triggers Violence
by Andrea Altomaro | April 03, 2017
Andrea Altomaro discusses how and why it can be difficult to uncover domestic abuse.
Truths and Lessons Learned from Being a Midwife
Truths and Lessons Learned from Being a Midwife
by Deborah McBain | May 23, 2016
Deborah McBain bids farewell to midwifery but recalls the lessons she has learned during this special journey of her life.