Watch Call the Midwife Season 13

Episode 1

Nonnatus House kicks off a new pupil midwife training. Dr. Turner supervises the delivery of a baby whose mother has cerebral palsy. The “Raise the Roof Campaign” for better pay and conditions creates a divide of opinion among the nurses.

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Episode 1

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Nonnatus House kicks off a new pupil midwife training. Dr. Turner supervises the delivery of a baby whose mother has cereb

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Episode 2

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Shelagh and Joyce assist a heavily pregnant woman dealing with a severe mold infestation in her new flat. Nancy attends a

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Episode 3

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Violet and Matthew are worried about Fred's ability to serve as the mayor’s consort. Later, Fred falls ill after a minor i

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Episode 4

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The pupil midwives reach their third month of training. An anxious Trixie receives an urgent phone call that leads to dire

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Episode 5

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It's summertime in Poplar, and during Violet's first event as mayor, a young mother goes into labor. Among the chaos, May

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Episode 6

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As the summer ends, the pupil midwives prepare for their final while two little brothers are found abandoned at a church.

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Episode 7

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Rosalind oversees the care of a teenage mom and uncovers a disturbing truth. Trixie and Matthew struggle with their change

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Episode 8

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Miss Higgins receives an unexpected visitor, and Sister Monica Joan ruffles feathers. Poplar votes for its Mother of the Y

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About the Show

Call the Midwife follows the nurses, midwives and nuns from Nonnatus House, who visit the expectant mothers of Poplar, providing the poorest women with the best possible care.

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Meet the Midwives

Trixie Aylward

Nancy Corrigan

Phyllis Crane

Sister Julienne

Sister Monica Joan

Shelagh Turner

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10 Favorite Trixie Franklin Moments

Fun. Friendly. Always fashionable. That’s our Beatrix “Trixie”. With so many funny, heartwarming, bittersweet and moving Trixie moments, how can anyone choose just one? Here’s a breakdown of her greatest scenes — see if your favorites made the list!

The Aftermath of Tragedy

by Deborah McBain | April 17, 2024

Tragedy and grief can strike unexpectedly, affecting you and the people you care about significantly. Finding resilience and the strength to keep going is a challenging but necessary feat.

The Impact of Support

by Andrea Altomaro | April 16, 2024

The support shown to patients and new parents can go a long way. Episode 5 encapsulates the emotional waves that come with the territory of midwifery and parenthood.

Call the Midwife Season 13, Episode 5 GIF Recap

by Audrey Porter | April 15, 2024

There’s no time quite like summertime. As luck would have it, this week in Poplar proves to hold an especially exhilarating occasion: a day excursion to the beach!

Self-Compassion During Difficult Situations

by Katie Moriarty | April 12, 2024

At times when we experience moments of difficulty or frustration, it's important to lend ourselves a hand of self-compassion.

Work-Life Balance For Midwives

by Michelle Collins | April 11, 2024

Episode 4 highlights the ever-present struggle midwives have with carrying out their professional responsibilities along with showing up for family.

The Challenges of Living With a Midwife

by Deborah McBain | April 10, 2024

Every midwife must navigate the challenge of balancing job responsibilities with their personal lives.

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