Jennifer Worth was a British author and midwife, best known for her memoirs that inspired the popular television series Call the Midwife. Born on September 25, 1935, in Clacton-on-Sea, England, she worked as a midwife in the East End of London during the 1950s, where she encountered various social issues and the challenges of childbirth in a post-war society. Her most famous book, also titled Call the Midwife, was published in 2002 and details her experiences in the midwifery profession. Worth's writing is celebrated for its vivid storytelling and compassionate portrayal of the women she served, contributing significantly to the understanding of midwifery and maternal care in that era. She passed away on May 31, 2011.