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Trust of Family and Community

by Deborah McBain | April 30, 2023

The invitations are out! As Trixie and Matthew’s wedding approaches, I think of the parallels between wedding planning and planning for a birth.

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Language Matters

by Deborah McBain | April 24, 2023

Women’s health care has a legacy of terms with patriarchal and sexist implications. Labels that can leave feelings of shame, guilt, and inadequacy.

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Politics, Ideology, Justice

by Deborah McBain | April 16, 2023

Just within this season, Call the Midwife has addressed racism, domestic violence, ongoing issues of poverty, reproductive issues and gay rights issues. Some viewers don’t want to see it.

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Ancient and Wise

by Deborah McBain | April 09, 2023

Legacy is not just what we do but what we inspire others to do.

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Speak Up

by Deborah McBain | April 02, 2023

Sandy Talbot says to Sister Veronica,” When I saw you shouting, I knew I could shout too.” It reminds us of the power of speaking up. Together we can be heard.

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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.

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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.

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Greed and Charity

by Deborah McBain | November 14, 2021

Despite the cynicism of this treatise on greed, I want to believe that Matthew Aylward’s charity is altruistic.

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Envy and Admiration

by Deborah McBain | November 07, 2021

Sister Julianne shows how someone can be steadfast in her own path and still admire and even envy a different one.

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