The Joy of Midwifery Never Dims

by Deborah McBain | May 04, 2015

Whether it is a calling to be a nun or a midwife, Deborah McBain believes it takes a certain sort of person to choose the sacrifices and endure the less than pleasant aspects of both endeavors. But...

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We’re Shaped by the Hands We Hold and Hearts We Cherish

by Katie Moriarty | May 04, 2015

For Katie Moriarty, it is an honor to be with mothers as they go through powerful transitions in their lives. 

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Midwifery: The Art of Caring

by Andrea Altomaro | April 27, 2015

One thing that really struck Andrea Altomaro about this week’s episode was how the midwives and Dr. Turner show how much their professions are an enormous part of their lives.

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Humanity is Fragile

by Katie Moriarty | April 27, 2015

Katie Moriarty shares how she related to Sister Julienne's challenges working with a couple who refused medical treatment in Episode 5. 

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From Bengali Babies to Mindful Medicine

by Deborah McBain | April 27, 2015

Deborah McBain recently chatted with one of her consulting physicians to get some insight on Dr. Turner's relationship with the midwives of Nonnatus House. 

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Public Health Behavior: Changes and Challenges

by Katie Moriarty | April 20, 2015

Katie Moriarty explores Episode 4’s theme of changes in health behavior. 

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Five Truths Call the Midwife Reveals About Modern Midwives

by Deborah McBain | April 20, 2015

Deborah McBain explores what most midwives have in common.

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In Midwifery, There Is No Room for Passing Judgements

by Andrea Altomaro | April 20, 2015

Andrea Altomoro explains that no matter a woman’s background —her age, socioeconomic status, race, ethnicity, sexual identity — it is a midwife’s job to provide safe, compassionate, and quality care.

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It Is the Others That Need Us the Most

by Katie Moriarty | April 14, 2015

Katie Moriarty discusses Episode 3's storylines that touched on sexuality, hatred of different groups, and poor housing conditions and public health issues. 

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