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First, I was a research scientist studying woman's health issues. Then I had my children and life changed dramatically. I discovered that I was interested in the birth process. I became a doula and guided many couples through the birth of a child or two.

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The decision to homeschool: 2 of 43

I'm stupid." My son said. "I can't learn." He throws his backpack to the floor. "I have to go to school extra because I'm a retard." "No, you're not. You just get distracted so you go extra for quiet away from the group." He just looks at me and throws his backpack on the ground. "I never get to play." Glaring up at me, he s...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pain from love: 90 of 838

The embers die low. The last page of the year is closed; And as the coals burn, Visions of yesterdays' delight return To haunt the present with the ghost of memory The joys of days spent with you. Times to remember Smiles Laughter The hopes for many more years Years with you beside me. I prayed they'd not be few. But then th...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Best positions for enduring labor in childbirth: 1 of 8

Gravity is your friend. The best positions for the changing intensity of labor and delivery are those that help the baby move down the birth canal. Squatting is better than standing; standing is better than sitting; sitting is better than lying down; finally, lying on your side is better than flat on your back. In order for ...
Education > Educational Philosophy Understanding the charter school movement in America: 1 of 6

Charter schools are public schools that are designed to function more like private schools. In 1988, Albert Shanker, President of the American Federation of Teachers, expressed the need for reforming the public school system. The establishment of charter schools was proposed. This movement was a response to the number of par...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility & Infertility Issues Understanding the ovulation cycle and conception: 1 of 5

In order to understand ovulation and conception, you must consider the whole menstrual cycle. The first day of your period, when you see red blood, is counted as day 1. The first two weeks after your period are the time that the uterus prepares for ovulation and the possibility of conception. A woman's body builds up the end...
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually transmitted diseases: Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): 1 of 5

Pelvic inflammatory disease is a general term for an infection of a woman's reproductive organs. The infection could be in the fallopian tubes, uterine lining, and the ovaries. An abscess could for a pocket of infection. In advanced cases, the infection can spread to the abdomen and even infect the liver. If left untreated, ...
Sciences > Anatomy How human bones heal: 1 of 5

Since the bones are constantly breaking down and rebuilding themselves, the mechanisms to repair a break are present at all times. When we think of our bones, we think that they are permanent and unchanging. That is far from the truth. In order for bones to be healthy, they must continually be maintained. The minerals that m...
Home & Garden > Architecture The philosophy behind Frank Lloyd Wright's Usonian house designs: 1 of 5

In response to the flood of people moving to the cities during the 1930s, Frank Lloyd Wright designed a solution. His philosophy of organic architecture, structures built of natural materials as if growing from the environment, led to the creation of Usonian houses for middle income Americans. The homes were streamlined with...
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Explaining the Kyoto protocol: 2 of 9

As an amendment to the international treaty on climate change, the Kyoto Protocol calls for mandatory emission limitations in order to reduce emission by the nations that sign and ratify the treaty. The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change wrote the Kyoto Protocol and lobbies nations to sign and ratify the a...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Tuna salad: 9 of 37

Simple and Easy Tuna Salad The apples add a little sweetness and crunch. A great recipe for those who don't like pickles. You can make any changes you like. This is just a basic easy recipe. Tuna Mixture 1 can tuna, drained 2 tablespoon mayonnaise teaspoon lemon juice 1 apple, peeled and diced Salad Any salad greens you like...