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Avoiding Unnecessary Medical Intervention During Labor

by Katie Moriarty | April 15, 2016

Though the physiologic process takes precedence over induced labor, the latter is sometimes considered when an expectant mother feels it's best. Katie Moriarty explains the significance of allowing...

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The Tragic History of Thalidomide and Phocomelia

by Katie Moriarty | April 05, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses the history of thalidomide use around the world in from 1957-1962.

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Welcome Back Call the Midwife!

by Katie Moriarty | April 01, 2016

Modern Day Midwives blogger Katie Moriarty eagerly anticipates Season 5 and discusses how the midwifery lessons of 1961 Poplar are still relevant today in Detroit, Mich.

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Hyperemesis Gravidarum or Severe Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy

by Katie Moriarty | May 19, 2015

Katie Moriarty discusses the Season 4 Finale and shares resources for strategies to help with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, a theme seen in Episode 8. 

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It's About Resolution, Not Condemnation

by Katie Moriarty | May 11, 2015

Episode 7 made Katie Moriarty think about patient safety and the structures and processes that are put in place to improve capability and decrease errors.

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May 5th is the International Day of the Midwife

by Katie Moriarty | May 05, 2015

On the International Day of the Midwife, Katie Moriarty reiterates that being a midwife is really a calling more than a profession.

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We’re Shaped by the Hands We Hold and Hearts We Cherish

by Katie Moriarty | May 04, 2015

For Katie Moriarty, it is an honor to be with mothers as they go through powerful transitions in their lives. 

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Humanity is Fragile

by Katie Moriarty | April 27, 2015

Katie Moriarty shares how she related to Sister Julienne's challenges working with a couple who refused medical treatment in Episode 5. 

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Public Health Behavior: Changes and Challenges

by Katie Moriarty | April 20, 2015

Katie Moriarty explores Episode 4’s theme of changes in health behavior. 

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