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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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Education > Educational Philosophy Understanding the charter school movement in America: 2 of 8
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... More..
Health & Fitness > Sexually Transmitted Diseases Chlamydia: The silent epidemic: 2 of 8
In the majority of cases, Chlamydia causes no symptoms. People don't know that they have been infected. Therefore, the disease is unknowingly spread through sexual contact. 80% of infected women show no signs of the disease and 50% of infected men have not symptoms. These people go untreated and spread the disease. Since Chl... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Guide to Norse paganism holidays: 1 of 4
As with most pagan religions, the Norse calendar follows the solar year. The main festivals are held during the solstice and the equinox. Therefore, there are four main festivals celebrated by Norsemen: Eostre (spring equinox), Winternights (fall equinox), Lithasblot (summer solstice), and Jul (winter solstice). The Norse ca... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Choosing a birth partner or doula: 1 of 4
The phone rings in the middle of the night. What time is it? I answer it and try to drag myself from the blanket of sleep. It's my client. She woke up to some contractions. We talk for a while as I slowly wake and answer her questions and concerns. Her questions revolve around is it time now? And how will I know? We talk som... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Pagan & Earth-Based Religions Introduction to theodism: 1 of 4
Theodism is a modern term for a branch of Germanic neopaganism located in North America. The theodists are based on German tribal religions. This is in contrast to the Odonists which are based on Viking age religious beliefs. Theodism uses historical research to recreate the religious practices and social structure of ancien... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Care & Health Recommended vaccinations for your horse: 1 of 4
There are many vaccines for horses. The types of vaccines depend on the age of your horse, and whether the animals are used for show or pleasure. Many of them should be given annually. Foals: 1. Tetanus: first given at 2-4 months, second dose at 4-5 months. Then annually. 2.Encephalomyeliti: first given at 2-4 months, second... More..
Sciences > Water & Oceanography Robert Ballard's contributions to underwater archeology: 1 of 4
The major innovation that Robert Ballard created was developing ways to explore the deep sea without a human's physical presence. He calls this type of exploration teleoperated. A teleoperated mission eliminates the problems of deciding whether to send a person or a robot. The submersible is controlled second by second via f... More..
Style & Beauty > Acne & Blemish Understanding acne dysmorphia: 1 of 4
Acne dysmorphi is a mental illness. It is a body dysmorphic disorder in which a person believes that their body is deformed in some way. Anorexia nervosa is a similar type of psychiatric disorder. In acne dysmorphia, the person believes that they have horrible and terrible acne. They may or many not have acne. The presence o... More..
Sciences > Mathematics Understanding discrete mathematics: 1 of 4
Discrete mathematics is the study of objects that come in a finite set. Also, discrete means that the numbers used in the analysis are only integers. The objects studied would be able to be counted. Discrete mathematics is used to determine and define concepts in social decision making, election theory, counting techniques, ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American The pivotal role of the French in the American Revolution: 3 of 11
The French helped America win independence from Britain. This was very beneficial to the new country, but it didn't quite work out the way that France intended. The French helped America because they hoped to weaken the British Empire. In addition, the French had hoped that the rising power of the United States would side wi... More..