Ok I'll try to answer these in order lol.<br>I
have not assisted in any births as a doula. I worked
as a US/NA ( unit secretary / nurse assistant)for
sometime at our local hospital in the OB. I was present at
quite a few births but never as a support person. With
out writing a book, my first birth, I was 20,
preclampsia, induced,hemmorhaged, flat lined and 30 min of
CPR, and 4 units of Blood to bring me back. Second
Birth left alone until after I had already delivered my
sons head on my own. Third Birth, AWESOME! Great
midwife who inspred me to give back.Want to know more you
can go to
<a href=http://www.geocities.com/selena_mast_1977/index.html
target=new>http://www.geocities.com/selena_mast_1977/index.html</a><br>AS far as
Andrea is concered, depends on what you
mena by mate. If you mean life partner, no my life
partner is my wonderful, charming and handsome husband,
Brian. If you mean mate as in friend, then yes. Andrea
is a dear frined of mine who recently gave birth to
her second child,<br>Tayalyn Molly, 2 months
prematurely. She has also has a son who is 9 months old.
Andrea is going through a rough time right now, that
name is a name I use when I know she is on line, it
helps to lift her sprits knowing someone out there
cares about her. and the last question, no I have not
had a chance to write my congress person as of yet,
but will work on it in the near future.<br>Selena~
who hopes she has answered all you questions.