season 5

Carrying on in the Face of Grief

by Andrea Altomaro | May 23, 2016

At times, life forces us into situations where we find ourselves grieving during times of celebration. Andrea Altomaro navigates this challenge.

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A Final Farewell

by Katie Moriarty | May 23, 2016

As Season 5 comes to a close, Katie Moriarty looks back on the controversy surrounding thalidomide and discusses how one doctor made strides with her work for the FDA.

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Truths and Lessons Learned from Being a Midwife

by Deborah McBain | May 23, 2016

Deborah McBain bids farewell to midwifery but recalls the lessons she has learned during this special journey of her life.

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Managing Hidden Biases

by Katie Moriarty | May 16, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses implicit stereotypes and how we can learn to recognize and control them.

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'Nothing Stays the Same'

by Andrea Altomaro | May 16, 2016

Embracing change plays an important role in Episode 7 as many of Poplar's residents remain resistant to contraception and new ways of birthing. Andrea Altomaro explores this issue.

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A Midwife’s Skill

by Andrea Altomaro | May 09, 2016

Andrea Altomaro discusses delivery complications that can occur without a midwife present as a young woman attempts to conceal her pregnancy in Episode 6.

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The World Intrudes on Birth

by Deborah McBain | May 09, 2016

As an important chapter of her life soon comes to a close, Deborah McBain reflects on her time as a midwife and nurse.

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Finding Strength During Dark Times

by Katie Moriarty | May 09, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses a broken system and the need for us to do better by victims of crime.

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Going the Distance

by Katie Moriarty | May 02, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses the change in midwife transportation over the years and how it impacted midwifery in some of the most remote locations in the U.S.

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