andrea altomaro

Midwife: 'With ALL Womxn'

by Andrea Altomaro | April 01, 2019

Andrea Altomaro says if a nun can put aside all personal beliefs in order to provide empathetic and compassionate care for her patient, all nurses can do the same.

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Sacred Memories

by Andrea Altomaro | May 07, 2018

Andrea Altomaro on building and cherishing the memories that change us.

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A Midwife’s Hands

by Andrea Altomaro | April 30, 2018

Andrea Altomaro says the passion that draws us to midwifery is a the common thread that holds us together.

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Understanding and Loving All of Ourselves

by Andrea Altomaro | April 23, 2018

Andrea Altomaro on why it's important to talk about bodies and health in a way that is open and honest.

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Maternal Mental Health: Why It Matters

by Andrea Altomaro | April 16, 2018

Andrea Altomaro discusses the common feelings of anxiety and depression women can feel during their pregnancies or in the postpartum period.

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Self-care Isn’t Selfish, It’s Essential

by Andrea Altomaro | April 09, 2018

Andrea Altomaro discusses how crucial it is to take time to unwind and recharge.

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Providing Care With Compassion, and Without Judgment

by Andrea Altomaro | April 02, 2018

Andrea Altomaro: It is not my job to judge, or try to sway their decision one way or the other, but to listen and provide safe, evidence-based information.

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Season 7: Changes on the Horizon

by Andrea Altomaro | March 26, 2018

Andrea Altomaro discusses the importance of keeping a kind, welcoming, inclusive attitude.

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Carrying the Lessons Learned from Call the Midwife

by Andrea Altomaro | May 18, 2017

Andrea Altomaro explains how midwives sometimes must grieve with patients and their families, and sometimes in the same day, have to celebrate with others.

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