Call The Midwife viewers have applauded the programme for tackling the issue of backstreet abortions in the current series. Call The Midwife viewers have applauded the programme for tackling the issue of backstreet abortions in the current series. The drama about midwives in the East End in the 1960s shone a light on illegal abortions earlier this month. Because it was illegal to have a termination at the time, Jeannie went to a backstreet clinic to end her pregnancy. That’s not how it should be.”This episode has left me heartbroken, more so because illegal abortion and the heartbreak it causes still exists today and is the only resort left for some.

Source: Irish Independent February 03, 2019 22:52 UTC