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Empowering Women

by Deborah McBain | March 27, 2024

From finding social resources and providing education to offering psychological support, midwives are at the forefront of empowering women.

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Recalling A Complicated Birth

by Deborah McBain | March 20, 2024

As midwives, some births stay with us and change us forever, for better or for worse.

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A Community Brought Together By Love

by Deborah McBain | May 07, 2023

This season opened with Poplar divided by racism, hate and fear but ends in a community brought together by love.

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Trust of Family and Community

by Deborah McBain | April 30, 2023

The invitations are out! As Trixie and Matthew’s wedding approaches, I think of the parallels between wedding planning and planning for a birth.

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Language Matters

by Deborah McBain | April 24, 2023

Women’s health care has a legacy of terms with patriarchal and sexist implications. Labels that can leave feelings of shame, guilt, and inadequacy.

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Politics, Ideology, Justice

by Deborah McBain | April 16, 2023

Just within this season, Call the Midwife has addressed racism, domestic violence, ongoing issues of poverty, reproductive issues and gay rights issues. Some viewers don’t want to see it.

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Ancient and Wise

by Deborah McBain | April 09, 2023

Legacy is not just what we do but what we inspire others to do.

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Speak Up

by Deborah McBain | April 02, 2023

Sandy Talbot says to Sister Veronica,” When I saw you shouting, I knew I could shout too.” It reminds us of the power of speaking up. Together we can be heard.

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Legacy of Midwifery, Part 2

by Deborah McBain | March 26, 2023

As I explore the history of American nurse-midwifery, I can’t ignore the racism instilled in the profession which made Black midwives feel unwelcome.

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