Problem: Article: Whether you deliver by C-section or vaginally, your doctor will want to examine you for any post-birth complications before you engage in sex. Typically this check up is 6 weeks after the birth of your child. Depending upon how this examination goes, your doctor will clear you for sex. In the meantime, you can use kissing, massage, and mutual masturbation to be intimate with your partner. Use water-based personal lubricants for more comfortable sex after birth. Low estrogen during breastfeeding can make vaginal skin dry and make producing natural lubrication more difficult. Especially if you tore vaginally during childbirth, additional lubrication will make for a more comfortable experience. Use condoms, low-dose oral contraceptives, or another method advised by your doctor for contraception after birth. While some women take a while to ovulate again after birth, particularly if breastfeeding, others are capable of ovulation right away. If you're trying to prevent pregnancy for the moment, safe sex is best. Some combined hormonal birth control is not recommended while breastfeeding because the hormones are excreted in breast milk. Consult with your doctor at your postpartum follow up about the right birth control option for you.
Summary: Wait until you're cleared for sex at your postpartum check up. Use lots of lubrication. Use contraception.

Problem: Article: Whatever level of school you are in (even middle school or high school), you can study animals and the ways that zoos breed, train, raise, and care for their animals. Read whatever books you can find about animals, especially if the books relate to a specific type of animal that holds your interest or discuss zoos and the animals who live there. Most zoos require their exotic animal care specialists to have a minimum of a Bachelor's of Science in Zoology or Animal Science (or a related field, such as Animal Husbandry). Although four-year degrees in Animal Husbandry or Zoology are most common, there are colleges that offer two-year Associate degrees in related fields. Even if you are not planning to attend a two- or four-year college, you can still enroll in individual zoology courses through a community college. Even if you're already majoring in Zoology or Animal Science, you can still take classes that delve into animal-related topics outside of your own major. This will look good on your resume and show that you have a broad awareness of how to work with animals. Take courses like: Specialized biology topics like mammalogy, herpetology, etc. Wildlife and forestry. Ecology and ethology (topics of animal behavior). Familiarize yourself with the tasks frequently performed by zookeepers and, whenever possible, perform them yourself (in an academic or volunteer setting). As a zookeeper working directly with animals, you'll need to be able to: Prepare the food for animals, and often feed them. Shovel and dispose of animal excrement, and keep their cages clean. Apply rudimentary veterinary knowledge to the animals in case they are injured or ill. Have a working knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology. Answer visitors' questions about animals, and show visitors certain features of animal behavior and habitat.
Summary: Take courses related to zoology or animals. Enroll in and complete an animal husbandry program in college. Take animal-related classes outside of your specific major. Prepare to work directly with animals.

Problem: Article: Resigning a job is not a decision you should make impulsively. Before you notify your boss of your decision to leave, carefully weigh the pros and cons and make sure you're ready to go. If you have a better job offer, consider whether you really want to leave your current employment. If you like your job and the people you work with, but want better pay and more benefits, you may want to sit down with your manager and ask for a raise first. If you had a bad experience, such as a fight with coworkers or a disagreement with management, your impulse may be to throw your hands up in the air and say "I quit!" However, it's better for your professional reputation to work towards finding another position before you leave the one you have, then follow proper protocol to formally resign. If you have an employee handbook, check to see how much notice your employer requires. You can also ask someone in your human resources office. The typical notice required is 2 to 4 weeks, but some companies may require a longer period. If you have another job offer, they should be willing to allow you to work out a notice. If not, be sure to notify your current employer as soon as possible and explain why you won't be able to work out the full notice period. Once you've made your decision to resign, have a sit-down meeting with your direct supervisor and let them know of your intentions face-to-face. This can be an awkward conversation, but try to keep it brief and to the point. If you have an employee handbook, check that as well. There may be a formal resignation procedure laid out. If so, follow that procedure to maintain your professional reputation and stay on good terms with the company. Stay professional, and hold back your emotions. You may be angry or resentful, but this isn't the time to express that. If you keep the conversation as brief as possible, you can reduce the chances you'll blow up. When you notify your employer of your pending resignation, either your manager or someone from human resources will be in touch with you about any accrued vacation and other benefits. Check your pay stub before you notify your employer so you know how many hours you're entitled to. Your employee handbook may have additional information on what happens to accrued hours when you resign. You typically have to provide notice before you resign to get any accrued hours paid out. If your supervisor declines your offer to work out a notice and insists that you leave immediately, double-check that this won't impact your ability to get paid out for your accrued hours. Discuss health insurance and retirement benefits, particularly if you haven't yet lined up a new job. If you signed a non-compete agreement or nondisclosure agreement, make sure those documents won't impact your ability to accept any job offers or do certain types of work. If you plan to violate a non-compete agreement, you may want to consult with an employment attorney. Non-compete agreements are frequently invalidated by courts, but you need a plan in case your former employer sues you.
Summary:
Evaluate your situation objectively. Provide proper notice. Talk to your direct supervisor first. Negotiate your final pay and benefits. Discuss any legal issues.