About The Author

Katie Moriarty

Katie Moriarty, PhD, CNM, CAFCI, FACNM, RN is a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and on faculty at Frontier Nursing University. She has been a CNM since 1992 and has attended births in and out of the hospital setting. She launched the first Integrative Healthcare, Complementary Therapies Clinic in Pregnancy and Reproductive Women’s Health. Dr. Moriarty earned her BScN at the University of Windsor, Ontario CANADA; MS (Perinatal Nursing and Nurse-Midwifery) and PhD from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She has two postdoctoral fellowships: 1) Integrative Healthcare (a love and passion within her scholarship work) and 2) Ecology focusing on sustainable food systems, toxins, and the environment/climate change and its impact on human health. Katie has held local, regional and national leadership positions. Dr. Moriarty served two terms on the Board of Directors for the American College of Nurse-Midwives.

“Midwife means 'with woman' and I feel honored to be a partner with women and their families through this amazing life event. Pregnancy and birth are powerful times, and when we act as a team to address the mind, body, and spirit we can optimize that power and strengthen the individual woman, their family, and our communities. Each woman is unique and deserves respect and accurate information based on the best evidence available to make informed decisions as they travel their path to motherhood.”

The Beauty Is In Our Journey
The Beauty Is In Our Journey
by Katie Moriarty | May 22, 2025
Our journeys are never perfect but filled with moments that can test our strength. Rather than hiding our imperfections and flaws or seeing them as negative, we can accept them.
Everyone Wants That Happy Ending
Everyone Wants That Happy Ending
by Katie Moriarty | May 15, 2025
There is a beginning and there is a path we travel in life. Just like a plant or flower, our bloom or path can be impacted by many factors. How are we nurtured and built up?
"A Place for Everything, and Everything in Its Place"
"A Place for Everything, and Everything in Its Place"
by Katie Moriarty | May 08, 2025
We can have obstacles and varying perspectives. However, each person ultimately has to withstand, adjust, accommodate, overcome… OR… succumb to the negative outcomes.
Providers with Servant Hearts
Providers with Servant Hearts
by Katie Moriarty | April 30, 2025
As providers, we are often faced with life and death situations or witness individual’s personal traumas. But the act of helping others and really engaging can rejuvenate us.
Even When We're Prepared, Life Often Has Other Plans for Us
Even When We're Prepared, Life Often Has Other Plans for Us
by Katie Moriarty | April 18, 2025
Season 14, Episode 3 dealt with several storylines, but I wanted to focus my blog post on Mr. and Mrs. Norma Lasley and the birth of their baby. The baby was born with spina bifida.
Creating Connections as Midwives
Creating Connections as Midwives
by Katie Moriarty | April 14, 2025
In Episode 2, the midwives made sure people were seen, heard, and they met them where they were.
Independence for the Isle of Dogs?
Independence for the Isle of Dogs?
by Katie Moriarty | April 10, 2025
Hello again to Call the Midwife as we welcome Season 14, Episode 1 back into our homes. As a modern-day midwife, I would like to blog about the community uprising in the Isle of Dogs.
Closure and Hope for The Future
Closure and Hope for The Future
by Katie Moriarty | May 10, 2024
Episode 8 surprised us with some shocking revelations while also giving grace to many of the characters going through stressful periods.
Addressing Bias For Better Practices
Addressing Bias For Better Practices
by Katie Moriarty | May 03, 2024
As clinicians, it is our job to ensure we are aware of our own identities and the biases we bring to the table in order to best care for our patients.
Considering Hospice Care
Considering Hospice Care
by Katie Moriarty | April 26, 2024
Episode 6 depicted the death of a family member, and made me think about hospice care as a whole.
Falling Through the Cracks
Falling Through the Cracks
by Katie Moriarty | April 20, 2024
Patients can fall through the cracks due to a lack of a strong, supportive medical network. Recent data also suggests that more and more medical providers are planning to leave their current jobs.
Self-Compassion During Difficult Situations
Self-Compassion During Difficult Situations
by Katie Moriarty | April 12, 2024
At times when we experience moments of difficulty or frustration, it's important to lend ourselves a hand of self-compassion.