Call the Midwife

The Diligent, Vigilant Nurse

by Andrea Altomaro | April 10, 2017

With Nonnatus house facing cuts, Andrea Altomaro explains why nursing and midwifery care is so much more than collecting vital signs and listening to babies’ heartbeats.

When Pregnancy Triggers Violence

by Andrea Altomaro | April 03, 2017

Andrea Altomaro discusses how and why it can be difficult to uncover domestic abuse.

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.

'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.

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.

Welcoming Babies and Building Up Mothers

by Andrea Altomaro | May 02, 2016

Motherhood doesn't come easy to everyone, and for some it can bring about extreme anxiety. Andrea Altomaro tackles postpartum depression and depression during pregnancy in this week's post.

When Doing Our Best Doesn’t Feel Like Enough

by Andrea Altomaro | April 25, 2016

Andrea Altomaro discusses acceptance when coping with stressful labors and births that go awry.

Listen, Support & Leave Judgment at the Door

by Andrea Altomaro | April 18, 2016

With judgment playing a theme throughout Episode 3, Andrea Altomaro advises against turning on a patient even when your values don't align.

Putting Personal Bias Aside & Respecting a Mother's Choices

by Andrea Altomaro | April 11, 2016

Andrea Altomaro discusses the importance of lending an ear to a patient in times of emotional distress.

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