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Killing Them with Kindness

by Andrea Altomaro | April 15, 2025

Anyone who works in healthcare will understand the complex dynamics that come with caring for a patient who is crabby, frustrated, and possibly quite unkind. Viewers get a glimpse in this episode.

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Providing Compassionate Care Through Crisis

by Andrea Altomaro | April 08, 2025

Medical dramas on television have always been popular, but rarely do medical professionals think they get it right. Call the Midwife always seems to find a way to master this....

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All You Need Is Love?

by Andrea Altomaro | April 01, 2025

Season 14 of Call the Midwife brings us to 1970! I was thrilled to see the nurses and midwives convene and celebrate the joy and pride in achieving much-deserved pay raises.

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Secrets, New Beginnings, and Motherhood: Reflecting on Season 13

by Andrea Altomaro | May 07, 2024

The season finale wonderfully tied up many storylines while shining light on the joy and the hardships of midwifery and the importance of having friends and colleagues for support.

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Advocacy and Mandatory Reporting

by Andrea Altomaro | April 30, 2024

Midwives, like all medical professionals, are “mandated reporters," meaning if we suspect child abuse or neglect present, we are required to report it to the appropriate authorities.

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Nurturing Compassion and Boundaries

by Andrea Altomaro | April 23, 2024

Mothers will often try and do everything to best protect their children, even if it means making decisions that are difficult to understand. As midwives, we face similar dilemmas.

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The Impact of Support

by Andrea Altomaro | April 16, 2024

The support shown to patients and new parents can go a long way. Episode 5 encapsulates the emotional waves that come with the territory of midwifery and parenthood.

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Empowering Future Generations of Midwives

by Andrea Altomaro | April 09, 2024

While midwifery education has evolved and shifted over the years, the core values of compassion, advocacy, and personalized care remain unchanged.

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Collaborative Midwifery Care for Complex Pregnancies

by Andrea Altomaro | April 02, 2024

As a midwife, a supportive team is crucial for handling moderate or high-risk situations. When times get tough for your patients, extending a hand of emotional support can go a long way.

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