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Mothering Beyond the Womb
Mothering Beyond the Womb
by Deborah McBain | May 08, 2024
To be a "mother" extends beyond just the capacity to biologically reproduce and nurture — we all have the ability to mother.
Valiant and Fragile
Valiant and Fragile
by Deborah McBain | May 01, 2024
Midwives are often asked to do the impossible: navigate the ups and downs of their own lives while maintaining enough emotional energy to be there for their patients.
Doing Our Best
Doing Our Best
by Deborah McBain | April 24, 2024
As midwives, sometimes our best efforts can result in unintended consequences. At the end of the day, we are all human.
The Aftermath of Tragedy
The Aftermath of Tragedy
by Deborah McBain | April 17, 2024
Tragedy and grief can strike unexpectedly, affecting you and the people you care about significantly. Finding resilience and the strength to keep going is a challenging but necessary feat.
The Challenges of Living With a Midwife
The Challenges of Living With a Midwife
by Deborah McBain | April 10, 2024
Every midwife must navigate the challenge of balancing job responsibilities with their personal lives.
Childbirth Education: A Woman’s History
Childbirth Education: A Woman’s History
by Deborah McBain | April 03, 2024
This episode reminded me of the importance and satisfaction of educating women to make informed and safe birth choices.
Empowering Women
Empowering Women
by Deborah McBain | March 27, 2024
From finding social resources and providing education to offering psychological support, midwives are at the forefront of empowering women.
Recalling A Complicated Birth
Recalling A Complicated Birth
by Deborah McBain | March 20, 2024
As midwives, some births stay with us and change us forever, for better or for worse.
A Community Brought Together By Love
A Community Brought Together By Love
by Deborah McBain | May 07, 2023
This season opened with Poplar divided by racism, hate and fear but ends in a community brought together by love.