Call the Midwife

Finding Strength During Dark Times

by Katie Moriarty | May 09, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses a broken system and the need for us to do better by victims of crime.

Going the Distance

by Katie Moriarty | May 02, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses the change in midwife transportation over the years and how it impacted midwifery in some of the most remote locations in the U.S.

Facing the Winds of Change

by Katie Moriarty | April 25, 2016

Katie Moriarty explores the changes between the '60s and today, touching on unplanned pregnancy, child deformities and a shift from home births to hospitals.

How Health Information and Stigma Has Changed in the Modern Era

by Katie Moriarty | April 18, 2016

Though much has changed since the 1960s, issues of widespread disease and women's health are ongoing conversations, even today. Katie Moriarty examines these topics as they arise in Episode 3.

Avoiding Unnecessary Medical Intervention During Labor

by Katie Moriarty | April 15, 2016

Though the physiologic process takes precedence over induced labor, the latter is sometimes considered when an expectant mother feels it's best. Katie Moriarty explains the significance of allowing...

The Tragic History of Thalidomide and Phocomelia

by Katie Moriarty | April 05, 2016

Katie Moriarty discusses the history of thalidomide use around the world in from 1957-1962.

Welcome Back Call the Midwife!

by Katie Moriarty | April 01, 2016

Modern Day Midwives blogger Katie Moriarty eagerly anticipates Season 5 and discusses how the midwifery lessons of 1961 Poplar are still relevant today in Detroit, Mich.

Hyperemesis Gravidarum or Severe Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy

by Katie Moriarty | May 19, 2015

Katie Moriarty discusses the Season 4 Finale and shares resources for strategies to help with nausea and vomiting during pregnancy, a theme seen in Episode 8.

It's About Resolution, Not Condemnation

by Katie Moriarty | May 11, 2015

Episode 7 made Katie Moriarty think about patient safety and the structures and processes that are put in place to improve capability and decrease errors.

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