I have worked in women’s health since 1999. I provided nursing care in OBGYN clinics and labor and delivery units of hospitals while serving in the Navy. Later, I designed and implemented a women’s health course for refugee women. As a school social worker, I provided classroom based programming for teen mothers as well as individual counseling. I went on to provide home based therapy for pregnant women and new mothers with depression for the University of Texas. Finally, I was a labor and delivery social worker at a hospital that delivered over 1200 babies each year.  I have 4 children of my own, including 3 teenagers. I will handle this education with the same care that I have with each of my own children. 

I recommend that students have a copy of The Care and Keeping of You 1 by the American Girl company as a companion to this course. The book is not required, but reading pages will assigned weekly for students who have it. The journal that accompanies the book would also make a nice addition to this course. 

No live meetings, and an estimated 1 - 2 hours per week outside of class.