I have 35 years of experience, and specialize in the field of maternal-child nursing with specific knowledge in the areas of pregnancy care, newborn care and pregnancy fitness. I have published on such topics as pregnancy outcomes related to fitness, breastfeeding outcomes related to infant massage and women’s healthcare. I have testified on complications of labor and deliveries, pediatric injuries and newborn injuries. I believe I have contributed to an increased safety for maternal-child nursing care through my academic efforts with students these last 14 years at the university as well as instilled an awareness of individual patient needs.