Call the Midwife

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.

We All Need Support

by Katie Moriarty | March 26, 2026

As a modern-day midwife and educator, I can say wholeheartedly we all need to grasp hands to help build bridges to help strengthen everyone on their journey.

Not Just History

by Andrea Altomaro | March 25, 2026

In the 1971 Poplar, we see the ongoing “modernization” of healthcare, and the worry that some of these technological advances could start to replace the humanity found in midwifery care.

Secondary Trauma and Healthcare Providers

by Michelle Collins | March 24, 2026

Secondary trauma is a common form of distress experienced by anyone who is witness to the trauma another person experiences. Those who work in the healthcare profession are particularly vulnerable.

Call the Midwife Season 15 Episode 1 GIF Recap

by Audrey Porter | March 23, 2026

Welcome back to Poplar! It’s February 1971, and spirits are beginning to soar with the first signs of winter’s thawing (even if spring is still a little ways away).

Call the Midwife 2025 Holiday Special GIF Recap

by Audrey Porter | January 05, 2026

Deck the halls with boughs of… marvelous mince pie contests, charming carols, and happy holiday lights! Christmas is around the corner in Poplar.

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.

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