Call the Midwife

The Medicalization of Birth

by Katie Moriarty | April 02, 2026

As a modern-day midwife, I want to blog on the storyline of the introduction of a new procedure in our episode — it is an epidural. It triggered strong emotions for me.

Reclaiming the Labor Experience: Introducing the Epidural

by Andrea Altomaro | April 01, 2026

Today, the majority of women in the US give birth in a hospital with an epidural for pain relief. However, there is no “one size fits all” right answer in birth.

The Maternal-Child Healthcare System

by Michelle Collins | March 31, 2026

We could take more than a few pointers from our friends across the pond on what maternity care should look like.

Call the Midwife Season 15 Episode 2 GIF Recap

by Audrey Porter | March 30, 2026

After the exhilaration that came with last week’s Women’s Liberation March, the Nonnatus House crew is looking to keep spirits flying high.

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