Learn What It Takes to Be a Midwife Today

Experienced midwives discuss how the plotlines and drama of Call the Midwife intersect with modern day Midwifery.
Having the Courage To Speak the Unspoken
Having the Courage To Speak the Unspoken
by Andrea Altomaro | April 29, 2026
While I generally spend time while watching these episodes thinking about how the midwifery care is similar or different from my modern-day practice, this episode also made me think of my own family.
Going Beyond Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions
Going Beyond Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions
by Michelle Collins | April 28, 2026
This episode was a great reminder that as Advanced Practice Nurses, we care not just for obstetric and gynecologic conditions, but also a wide variety of afflictions.
Call the Midwife Season 15 Episode 6 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 15 Episode 6 GIF Recap
by Audrey Porter | April 27, 2026
We’re over halfway through season 15 of "Call the Midwife," and the suspense continues to build. So many of our favorite characters are at a crossroads, along with the future of Nonnatus House itself.
Trust is at the Center of Everything
Trust is at the Center of Everything
by Katie Moriarty | April 23, 2026
They say that trust is the foundation of all relationships. Whether it is the year 1971 in Poplar or today, we need trust to feel safe, secure, and stable within interactions.
The Power of Relationships
The Power of Relationships
by Andrea Altomaro | April 22, 2026
This episode showed the power of those relationships — whether that’s a GP who knows every face in town, or a mother-in-law who knows her daughter-in-law well enough to sense when something is wrong.
The Real Sisters & Midwives of Poplar
The Real Sisters & Midwives of Poplar
by Michelle Collins | April 21, 2026
Sometimes as the viewer we forget that we are watching a series based on THE actual work of an Order of Sisters in the East End of London.
Call the Midwife Season 15 Episode 5 GIF Recap Episode Recap
Call the Midwife Season 15 Episode 5 GIF Recap
by Audrey Porter | April 20, 2026
With Sister Veronica still away in Hong Kong, the midwives have taken on even more work and responsibilities, most notably Nurse Crane. Nevertheless, there’s no rest for the wicked.
Using Words To Protect Others
Using Words To Protect Others
by Katie Moriarty | April 16, 2026
This episode reminds us that our words and how we protect others can make all the difference.
The Weight of Our Words
The Weight of Our Words
by Andrea Altomaro | April 15, 2026
When you work in healthcare, the words you choose are never just “semantics.” They are clinical tools that can be as significant as any medication or procedure.