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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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Sciences > Physiology How human bones heal: 3 of 6
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... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture Understanding brutalist architecture: 3 of 6
Brutalism, when used in describing architecture, is geometric in style and usually contains a lot of poured concrete. It has a rough blocky appearance. This style was inspired by the work of a Swiss architect named Le Corbusier. His 1953 Secretariat Building in Chandigarh, India had a great influence on the movement. Moderni... More..
Sciences > Mathematics An overview of the Fields Medal in mathematics: 2 of 4
The Fields Medal is awarded to two to four mathematicians once every four years. This award is the most prestigious for a mathematician to receive. It was first given out in 1936. The next Fields Medal was awarded in 1950. Since 1950, the medal has been awarded at four year intervals. The International Mathematical Union sel... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues The pros and cons of basal temperature readings in calculating fertility: 1 of 2
Basal temperature is a common means of tracking fertility. It requires very little investment of money. All you need is a good thermometer that measures temperature to a tenth of a degree. You need to be able to track your temperature over several months to find your fertility cycle and most fertile days. Basal temperature i... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Book Reviews: Misconceptions: Truth, lies and the unexpected journey to motherhood, Naomi Wolf: 1 of 1
Starting from conception and moving through to motherhood, Naomi Wolf (Misconceptions: Truth, Lies, and the Unexpected Journey to Motherhood, Reprint Pub. Date: February 2003)exposes all the untold secrets facing women in America. The subtitle for this book could be "I wish someone had told me". The great silence has been br... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Book reviews: Mothering the Mother, How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth: 1 of 1
Mothering the Mother: How a Doula Can Help You Have a Shorter, Easier, and Healthier Birth M. H. Klaus, J.H. Kennell, P.H. Klaus This book documents three research studies which prove the titles hypothesis. Two of the studies were done in Guatemala and the third in Houston, TX. All the projects document reductions cesarean s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Book reviews: Having Faith: An ecologist's journey to motherhood, by Sandra Steingraber: 1 of 1
Having Faith: An Ecologist's Journey to Motherhood by Sandra Steingraber (reissue, 2003)begins on the day of Faith's birth. "The pattern your veins make on the back of your hand is identical to my own. I cannot stop staring at you. No wonder mothers claim they cannot remember their labors clearly. You fill all my brain cells... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Chives and how they can compliment your cooking: 7 of 13
Chives are a slender green herb. Chives are related to the onion and the leek. They are available fresh all year. You can grow them easily in a window herb garden. You would just snip off the fresh leaves as you need them. Both the green thin leaves and the purple flowers are edible. You can eat them fresh in a salad or on a... More..
Education > Homeschooling Explaining the unit study approach to homeschooling: 5 of 9
In my own experience homeschooling three children, the thematic approach has been extremely beneficial. Each child has information presented at their own level. I provide books for each child's reading level. We watch videos. They have individual projects. Then at the end of the month, they work together to make a final proj... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Characterizing yourself: 4 of 7
When I grow up, I want to be Buckaroo Banzai. When I say that, I usually get a blank look. First, I'm 46 years old, but I don't think that's it. I think I watch really off the wall movies. I really do mean it. I want to be Buckaroo Banzai. In the movie, Buckaroo Banzai is everything. He's a neurosurgeon, a scientist, a rock ... More..