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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Some Are Easier to Love Than Others

by Deborah McBain | April 13, 2015

During her long nursing career, Deborah McBain has cared for families in a multitude of configurations, but it is the similarities in partnerships and families that strike her the most.

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A Midwife for the Most Vulnerable

by Andrea Altomaro | April 13, 2015

Andrea Altomaro explores the parallels between the episode’s plot and her modern day practice. Part of midwifery is being available for support, and sometimes simply listening to the struggles that...

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Calypso Baby

by Katie Moriarty | April 07, 2015

Episode 2's tragic stillbirth inspired Katie Moriarty to share statistics and the modern methods of monitoring fetal movements. 

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Love and Loss

by Andrea Altomaro | April 05, 2015

See how Andrea Altomaro reacted to a couple's sudden loss in Episode 2. 

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A Focus on Nurse Crane

by Deborah McBain | April 05, 2015

Deborah McBain gives her thoughts on Episode 2's tough story on pregnancy loss.

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The Power of One

by Katie Moriarty | March 31, 2015

Modern Day Midwives blogger Katie Moriarty discusses the parallels between the Season 4 Premiere's child neglect story line and recent real-life cases in her hometown of Detroit, and what can be do...

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