is a BBC drama, “a moving, intimate, funny and true-to-life look at the colourful stories of midwifery and families in East London in the 1950's, based on the best-selling memoirs of the late Jennifer Worth. CAST: Jessica Raine”
Gets pretty gritty with no punches pulled. The woman having her 25th kid and midvife amazed she had no stretch marks. Hadn’t had a period in 25years either—pregnant before she could have it. (Anglican) Nun talking about it would be nice to have a potion to prevent conception so the woman could have a break. The new midwives arriving at the centre amazed and discomfited at the _glass_ enema funnels.
The midwives cycle to their patients—no such luxuries as cars!
Anyone but me watched it? Worth catching up on abc.net.au/iview
Call the Midwives
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It's such a fine line between stupid and clever. Random guest posting.
It's such a fine line between stupid and clever. Random guest posting.
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Super Nova
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Re: Call the Midwives
I saw it here in the UK.
Very interesting.
Most midwifes are amazing people. Poorly paid, huge hours and there is great stress on them here in the UK.
My biggest concern and from personal experience 5 years ago was the push for natural birthing. The NHS wants natural birthing because it is cheaper. Did you know that being pregnant is not considered a medical considtion here and therefore is not covered under any private health insurance. To go private you have to pay big time.
Very interesting.
Most midwifes are amazing people. Poorly paid, huge hours and there is great stress on them here in the UK.
My biggest concern and from personal experience 5 years ago was the push for natural birthing. The NHS wants natural birthing because it is cheaper. Did you know that being pregnant is not considered a medical considtion here and therefore is not covered under any private health insurance. To go private you have to pay big time.
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Jovial Monk
Re: Call the Midwives
I am not in favor of home birthing. A first born baby born in breech position needs more than some bloody midwife in a less than hygienic bedroom!
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Super Nova
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Totally agree.Jovial Monk wrote:I am not in favor of home birthing. A first born baby born in breech position needs more than some bloody midwife in a less than hygienic bedroom!
Edit: Being a man and knowing all there is to know about babies and birthing
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Neferti
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So you know all about childbirth now, do you? When did you have your last baby?Jovial Monk wrote:I am not in favor of home birthing. A first born baby born in breech position needs more than some bloody midwife in a less than hygienic bedroom!
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Oh, I see, you are getting all your knowledge from a BBC Drama. That'll teach you a lot about making babies and giving birth. Just what you need.
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