Call the Midwife Season 3 Episode 4 Episode 3
- TV-14
- April 20, 2014
- 52 min
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8.7 (432)
In Call the Midwife season 3 episode 4, titled "Episode 3," the midwives and nurses of Nonnatus House face a variety of challenges as they continue to serve the women and families of Poplar.
Sister Julienne takes on the case of a mother who has given birth to her 24th child, but is struggling to cope with the demands of looking after such a large family. Meanwhile, Sister Evangelina is called to assist a woman who has gone into labor in a rundown tenement building, where the living conditions are squalid and the baby may be at risk of infection.
Elsewhere, Nurse Barbara is faced with a difficult moral dilemma when she meets a devoutly Catholic mother who is hiding a shocking secret from her husband, while Dr. Turner must confront his own prejudices when he treats a young woman with a mysterious illness who has been shunned by her community.
Throughout the episode, the midwives and nurses must not only navigate the intricacies of medical care, but also the complex social and cultural issues of 1950s East End London. As they work tirelessly to support and empower the women they serve, they are reminded of the vital role they play in ensuring every birth is safe and every mother receives the care she deserves.
With its tender portrayal of the joys and challenges of midwifery, Call the Midwife season 3 episode 4 is a heartwarming and thought-provoking addition to this beloved series.