The Modern Midwives Blog | Call the Midwife

Embracing the Present

by Katie Moriarty | April 06, 2020

When we cannot alter things or control things—it is ok to sit and allow yourself the grace to accept your thoughts and feelings.

Taking the Harder Path

by Michelle Collins | April 06, 2020

One of the qualities I so admire about the nuns is how they are able to separate their beliefs from what the patient needs.

The Importance of Adaptability

by Andrea Altomaro | April 06, 2020

Sister Monica Joan reminded me that while I cannot change the present, I must instead change how I respond to it.

Keeping These Bonds with Us, Always

by Michelle Collins | March 30, 2020

I am a midwife, and I am also a nurse, and have also, at times, best met women’s needs (through my midwife role) as their friend.

In the Midst of a Crisis, Our Actions Impact the Outcome

by Andrea Altomaro | March 30, 2020

Andrea Altomaro on the actions we take and how we cope with a new, widespread virus.

Call the Midwife Season 9, Episode 1 GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | March 30, 2020

Hello and welcome, “Call the Midwife” friends! Your prayers have been answered. We’ve survived the long, cold months of winter and are crawling out of hibernation just in time for the premiere of S...

Carrying Our Past Into the Future

by Deborah McBain | March 30, 2020

Deborah McBain on how our past shapes our future.

To Tackle Today's Outbreak, We Need to Act As One

by Katie Moriarty | March 30, 2020

It is important to take our situation today seriously—protect yourself, and thereby, we will protect each other.

Call The Midwife 2019 Holiday Special GIF Recap

by Emma Goddard | December 26, 2019

Catch up on the 2019 Holiday Special of Call the Midwife. Warning: spoilers ahead.

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