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 12, Episode 3 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 12, Episode 3 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | March 31, 2023
Episode 3 is here but quite frankly we’re not sure if we’re ready for it after everything that went down last week.
Lucille's Journey Through Depression
Lucille's Journey Through Depression
by Katie Moriarty | March 28, 2023
I want to thank Call the Midwife for highlighting this important topic.
Unexpected Diagnoses
Unexpected Diagnoses
by Andrea Altomaro | March 27, 2023
When Lillian was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer, I felt a pit in my stomach, tears stinging in my eyes. This hit close to home.
Taking Stock of the Mental Burden
Taking Stock of the Mental Burden
by Michelle Collins | March 27, 2023
We as health care workers don’t often stop to take stock of the toll that our work takes on not only ourselves, but our families, our relationships, literally everything we do.
Legacy of Midwifery, Part 2
Legacy of Midwifery, Part 2
by Deborah McBain | March 26, 2023
As I explore the history of American nurse-midwifery, I can’t ignore the racism instilled in the profession which made Black midwives feel unwelcome.
Call the Midwife Season 12, Episode 2 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 12, Episode 2 GIF Recap
by Emma Goddard | March 24, 2023
It’s a new week in Poplar, and everyone is slowly adjusting to a new season of life at Nonnatus House.
'Rivers of Blood' Speech Reflected Racism that Echoes Today
'Rivers of Blood' Speech Reflected Racism that Echoes Today
by Katie Moriarty | March 23, 2023
It can feel overwhelming when we think of our progress, or lack of progress, from the late 1960s.
Parallels from the Past to the Present
Parallels from the Past to the Present
by Michelle Collins | March 19, 2023
Diving into this first episode of the season, as is customary for the show, the writers don’t shy away from difficult topics.
Legacy of Midwifery, Part 1
Legacy of Midwifery, Part 1
by Deborah McBain | March 19, 2023
The current issues in American midwifery are deeply enmeshed in the history of its origins.