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Should I call the midwife?

The popular television series Call the Midwife has put midwifery in the spotlight, but midwives aren't just a thing of the past. Midwives are still a vibrant part of women’s health care.

If you’ve wondered about what they do, or how they may differ from a physician, listen in as Kathrine Simon, CNM, MS, lead midwife, discusses how care is centered on wellness, nutrition and healthy lifestyles all while supporting emotional and physical well-being. Learn what midwifery care looks like throughout a woman’s life, including pregnancy and childbirth through menopause.


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