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Midwifing the Soul’s Transitions

by Andrea Altomaro | April 27, 2020

Birth and death, the great transitions in life, hold such significance in the lives of the bystanders.

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The Midwife’s Role as Educator

by Andrea Altomaro | April 20, 2020

I feel a sense of satisfaction each week after taking in a new episode of Call the Midwife when I can relate to the experiences of the midwives of Nonnatus House, and this week was no exception.

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Meeting Them Where They Are

by Andrea Altomaro | April 13, 2020

Watching this week’s episode made me feel so proud to be a part of this amazing profession.

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The Importance of Adaptability

by Andrea Altomaro | April 06, 2020

Sister Monica Joan reminded me that while I cannot change the present, I must instead change how I respond to it.

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In the Midst of a Crisis, Our Actions Impact the Outcome

by Andrea Altomaro | March 30, 2020

Andrea Altomaro on the actions we take and how we cope with a new, widespread virus.

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When the Past Reveals the Problems of Today's Choices

by Andrea Altomaro | May 22, 2019

Andrea Altomaro argues that Season 8 shows abortions bans don't prevent abortions from happening, they just prevent them from happening safely.

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When They’re Not Who You Thought They Were

by Andrea Altomaro | May 13, 2019

Andrea Altomaro on how it feels when someone that you’ve loved and respected turns out to be a completely different person than you thought they were.

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Finding Where We Belong

by Andrea Altomaro | May 06, 2019

Andrea Altomaro on how finding and feeling a sense of belonging can empower you.

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The Art of Listening

by Andrea Altomaro | April 29, 2019

Andrea Altomaro says midwives are caring for people at an extremely vulnerable time in their lives. It’s important that we don’t lose sight of that.

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