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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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Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Overview: The Nobel Prize in Literature: 2 of 5
One of five Nobel Prizes, the Nobel Prize in Literature was established in 1901 for the individual that "produced the most outstanding work in an ideal direction." Since the Nobel Prize in Literature was first given, 103 people have received the award. The Nobel Prize is extremely prestigious. The Nobel Prize in Literature h... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Pregnancy and preeclampsia: 2 of 5
Preeclampsia is the term used for hypertension (high blood pressure) that develops during pregnancy. Preeclampsia affects 5% to 10% of all pregnant women. With prenatal care a woman can be diagnosed. Since there is no cure for preeclampsia other than the ending of the pregnancy. It is important to reduce your risk for the de... More..
Sciences > Microbiology Why lichens are important to various ecosystems: 2 of 5
Lichens are a hardy species. They can grow in harsh environments. Therefore, they can be the first species to populate an environment. They grow on rock, desert sands, bones, trees, and even rusty metal. Lichens are even able to shut down during times when conditions are too bad for them to grow. They turn back on their meta... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Horse breed facts: American Paint: 2 of 5
The American Paint horses are descendents from the horses brought over to America by the Spanish explorers. Horses escaped captivity and reproduced in the wild. Breeders used the wild mustangs to create the American Paint. The American Paint gets its name from the coloration of the coat. An American Paint has two colors; whi... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Breeds Horse breed facts: Paso Fino: 2 of 5
The Paso Fino horse is from Latin America. Originally, the Paso Fino horses come from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Columbia and Venezuela. The main feature of this horse is its natural gait. The high stepping gait was a source of pride to the wealthy landowners. The horses were breed to enhance this natural ten... More..
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Why the oak is the US national tree: 3 of 7
In 2001, the United States selected the oak tree as its national tree. The vote was hosted by The National Arbor Day Foundation on its website. American citizens were invited to vote for the tree they believed represented the spirit of the United States. Over 21 candidate trees were listed which included the 50 state trees a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: A parent's decision to medicate children for ADD and ADHD: 15 of 33
The ides of March in my son's 5th grade year, he has just read his first chapter book in the fall. It has been three years since he was first diagnosed with ADHD and visual motor processing disorder. After removing him from a traditional classroom, he began to blossom. We homeschool through an independent home study program ... More..
Education > Graduate Studies What is a doctoral degree (Ph.D.)?: 5 of 11
A Ph.D. is the top of the academic ladder. If you have completed the Ph.D. program, you can lead and conduct research. You will be able to apply for grants and train new Ph.D. candidates in your research area. How do you get to the top of your field and gain all this power? Enter into a Ph.D. program and complete 3-8 years o... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to cook spaghetti: 28 of 59
How you cook spaghetti will depend on whether the pasta is fresh or dried. The cooking time is very fast for fresh spaghetti. It only takes 3-5 minutes in hot boiling water. You can find fresh pasta in the refrigerator section of your grocery store. Most people use the dried version of pasta which will take 10 minutes in the... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Chicken salad: 33 of 67
Curried Chicken Pasta Salad: Ingredients: Salad 4 cooked, shredded chicken breasts 16 oz dried tricolor cork-screw pasta, cooked and cooled cup shredded carrots cup broccoli slaw 6 oz sliced black olives cup black raisins (soaked in balsamic vinegar) cup thinly sliced red onion (soaked in balsamic vinegar) 1 cup freshly grat... More..