Before you go any further with your plans to have a natural birth, you should choose your team. An obstetrician (OB/GYN), certified nurse-midwife, perinatologist, or family practitioner are all qualified to help you deliver your baby. Each one has a different level of training and specialization, so it is important to consider your situation before you choose. Some differences to consider include: If your pregnancy is high-risk, a perinatologist could deliver your baby.  OB/GYNs are doctors who can deliver your baby as well as provide surgical care if necessary. Certified nurse-midwives are qualified to deliver your baby and they will call on an OB/GYN if complications arise. Perinatologists are doctors who are qualified to deliver your baby and who provide care for high-risk deliveries, such as women over 35, women who have STDs, and women who have diabetes. Family practitioners are doctors who are qualified to deliver your baby, but they are not specialists, so they will call on an OB/GYN if complications arise. As you consider who will help deliver your baby, make sure that you ask questions to determine whether the person will be supportive of your plans to have a natural childbirth. Some questions to ask include:  How do you feel about natural childbirth? How many natural births have you been involved in? Would you be willing to help me have a natural birth? . Every expecting mother should have a birth plan that expresses her needs and desires for the birth of her child. You should work with your support team to create a birth plan. Ask your doctor, midwife, or doula to assist you in writing a birth plan. Your birth plan should include:  Where your baby will be born Who will deliver your baby Who your main support person will be Who else may be present during labor and birth Types of support that you want during labor Any pain medications that you want during labor Details about the umbilical cord and blood Will the baby stay with you or in the nursery after birth Any special traditions you would like to observe Who to tell first if there is a problem with you or the baby Anything else you want your health care provider and support team to know For most women, it is easier to maintain your decision to have a natural birth if you have a partner or advocate. This person should be someone who will remind you of your reasons for a natural birth and who will be there to support you during the birth.  If you give birth in a hospital, a vocal advocate or a professional doula may help you stand up for your wishes if medical staff seems resistant to your plan. Having a birth advocate or partner can also help give you the encouragement and support you need to have a birth free of interventions, medications, or surgery. Deciding in advance to have a natural childbirth will allow your health care provider and birth assistant time to plan for your safety and that of the baby. It will also enable you to ask questions and arrange for your preferences to be accommodated no matter where you give birth. Learning about natural birth from women who have experienced it and even facilitated it for others can be the most informative and helpful preparation for your own natural birth experience. Discuss your fears, anxieties, and hopes with other women in the class. In many cases, women who have delivered naturally before can set you at ease about pain management and medical safety.

Summary: Choose a practitioner. Ask questions before you decide on a practitioner. Create a birth plan Designate a birth advocate or birth partner. Inform your midwife or health care provider of your wishes. Take a class on natural childbirth.


Think about your personal values and needs when considering your future career.  Carefully examining your own needs and wants when it comes to your career can help you choose one that is a great fit for your personality and skills.  Writing down your wants and needs can help you organize your thoughts and see them clearly. Think about where you would like to work.  For example, do you prefer an office, a restaurant, or the outdoors? Ask yourself if you prefer to work alone or with a team. Examine your preferences when it comes to deadlines.  Do you like a busy and tight schedule or do you prefer to have things more open ended? Try to think of positions that don't have a college education as a requirement.  Some examples are gas plant operators, subway operators, electrical power line repairers and installers, and farmers. Aptitude tests help you evaluate your skills and abilities, scoring you on specific criteria.  Knowing which areas you are already proficient with can help you narrow down your choices when looking for a future career.  Many aptitude tests are available online and are free. Some of the areas tested will be logic, numerical and verbal reasoning, spelling, math and computer skills. If desired, you can prepare before taking the test by taking an inventory of your interests, strengths, and weaknesses. There are many on-line quizzes that you can take that will help you to better understand which careers might be the best for you.  Many of these quizzes are created and offered by both professional services or governmental services and can give you an accurate idea of which careers you might enjoy.  Try some of the following quizzes to learn more about your career preferences:  http://careers.state.gov/work/foreign-service/officer/career-track-quiz http://joboutlook.gov.au/careerquiz.aspx http://www.careerbridge.wa.gov/survey_cluster.aspx http://www.rasmussen.edu/resources/aptitude-test/ A benefit of college is that it has very rigid requirements and schedules when it comes to learning new information and skills.  Since you may have to learn these skills on your own, you will have to set definite goals for your personal development and strive to meet them.  Try reviewing the details of the S.M.A.R.T goal-setting method to get started:  S – Specific : Goals should answer the questions of “how,” “what,” and “why”. M – Measurable: Goals should have components that you can measure and use to track your progress. A – Achievable: Goals should be realistic and obtainable while still presenting a challenge. R – Results:  Goals should focus on outcomes instead of the steps that will achieve the goal. T – Time:  Goals should have a specific length of time they must be achieved by, adding pressure and incentive to meet them.

Summary: Examine your personal interests and preferences. Take an aptitude test. Try using on-line career quizzes. Set goals.


No matter what type of man you are trying to attract, you should never pretend to be someone you are not. Instead, make the brightest parts of your personality shine in your interactions with the object of your desire. Your crush will be more likely to want to spend time with an honest, authentic person instead of someone who is trying to be someone they are not. Some astrologers think that Gemini men thrive on spontaneity. Rather than rigidly sticking to a detailed plan, learn to be more spontaneous as you interact with others. For example, instead of planning out a detailed date with a Gemini man, settle for a dinner-and-see-what-happens approach. Some people who believe in astrology think that Gemini men value partners that are self-sufficient and fully independent. If you are trying to attract a Gemini man, you might want to work on becoming more independent in your life. Try enjoying activities like watching a movie, traveling, or sampling the lunch fare at a new cafe on your own. Astrologers often label Gemini men as being extremely comfortable in social situations. Being social allows the Gemini man to discuss a wide variety of ideas and topics, as well as his own opinions. Try out new social situations to interact with and attract a Gemini man. Try attending an art gallery opening, joining a hiking club, or enjoying music at a local venue.
Summary: Act like yourself. Be spontaneous. Practice independence. Experience new social situations.