BIRTH BALANCE Presents

Judith Halek



Speaking on:

"WATER IMMERSION & WATER BIRTH SUPPORT WITH 'SELF CARE FOR THE DOULA'"

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Photo Gallery of Past Doula Workshop

OBJECTIVES:

  1. Create a safe, nurturing environment where labor doula's may learn, share, express themselves, network and have fun.
  2. Teach a series of 'Tibetan Rites Exercises' to help balance the body/mind/spirit during a labor and birth as well as in everyday life.
  3. Introduce or enhance one's knowledge of chakras, the 8 spinning vortexes of energy through and around the body.
  4. Discuss 'nutrition for the doula,' at a labor and birth and in life generally.
  5. Present historical background, benefits and properties as well as water's effects on skin.
  6. Present 'healing bath recipes,' for the doula after a birth.
  7. Report on the historical use of water immersion and birth from a mammalian perspective.
  8. Describe what exactly initiates newborn breathing.
  9. Define and identify benefits to the laboring mother with the utilization of water immersion and birth.
  10. Define and identify benefits to the baby with a mother immersed and/or birthing in
  11. Define and identify contraindications of labor and/or birth in the water.
  12. Define and identify potential complications in the use of water for labor and/or birth.
  13. Describe preparatory steps the mother/father and medical caregivers can take when planning a labor and birth.
  14. "Tools for the trade:" what to incorporate in one's labor bag when assisting a water immersion or birth.
  15. Simulated demonstration with a tub, assisting a woman in the water. (No water, tub and props.)
  16. Describe and display, how to set up for a "tub rental" business. ("DoulaWith A Tub")

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"WATER IMMERSION & WATER BIRTH SUPPORT WITH 'SELF CARE FOR THE DOULA'"

WHEN: October 29, 2000, Saturday
TIME: 10 AM - 5 PM
WHERE: Elizabeth Seton Childbearing Center, (New York City)
              222 W. 14th St., between 7th/8th Avenues
              367-8500 phone at Center for Directions
CONTACT NAME: Judith Elaine Halek
CONTACT: 212-222-4349 /Phone 212-222-8308 /Fax watrbaybee@earthlink.net

Welcome to the workshop. You will have one of the most memorable days of your life. Get ready to glide into the world of water and wonder.

*Please arrive between 9:30 a.m. and 9:55 a.m. so that we may start at 10:00 SHARP!

We will not have someone to let you in after 10 a.m. If an emergency should arrive, please call: 1-917-897-4190 leave a contact number and someone will call you to arrange getting you in after 10 a.m.

WHAT TO BRING:

  1. A light lunch. You will not be going outside the premises for the lunch break. There will be breaks in the morning and afternoon and the lunch will be part of the workshop.
  2. Coffee, if you drink.. There will be a light breakfast of bagels, muffins, fruits, juices and tea provided for you BEFORE 10 a.m.
  3. Paper/Pen for notes. Tape recorder if you wish. Please do not use laptop computers during the workshop. There will be a folder provided with materials.
  4. Yoga mat, large towel or rug to do movements on. We will be doing work on the floor from note taking, to exercises and eating. (There will be chairs available to those who may desire to sit.)
  5. Eye Pillow, if you have one, for the meditation relaxation demonstration.

WHAT TO WEAR:

Light clothing, preferable cotton, to move in. No jeans, dresses, slack. You will need to move your body freely without constraints. "WATER IMMERSION & WATER BIRTH SUPPORT WITH 'SELF CARE FOR THE DOULA'"

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SPECIAL REQUEST:

As you may or may not know, I am a documentarian. I have produced, directed and edited 3-thirteen part series, educational, cable programs on "Alternatives In Childbirth," with concentrations on waterbirth, labor support, midwifery, home and birth center births.

I will have two people, one videotaping and one photographing, the workshop for the cable show as well as future video and photo projects on my website. I am asking you to sign the enclosed release form so that the work may continue to reach out to the public. If you are uncomfortable signing the release form or need further information, please give me a call and we will discuss it before the workshop. 212-222-4349. Thanks for your support in getting the information out to the world at large.

VIDEO / PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE FORM

I, ________________________________________, give permission to, Birth Balance and Producer, Judith Halek, to copyright and/or publish, or utilize photographic portraits, pictures or videotape of me for the purpose of public access television and/or reproduction of the final product for educational purposes.

I understand the producer may edit the original material that contains my image, words or appearance to be in a form different than the one I was taped or photographed for. For example, I may videotaped but use only my voice as narration for an edited video sequence, or utilize part of a photograph, not the whole.

I waive any right to inspect and or approve the finished product or advertising copy that may be used in connection or the use to which it may be applied.

I waive any right to financial profit from the reproduction of the video or photographs via educational books, slide presentation, web site, art display, etc.

I agree to the terms mentioned above and do so by signing below giving Birth Balance and Judith Halek permission to utilize the video footage and photographs as stated above.

_______________________________________________, Model ___________Date

_______October 29, 2000, NYC, ESCBC____ (Date Video Taped & Photographed)

_______________________________________Producer Signature __________Date


PHOTO GALLERY OF PAST DOULA WORKSHOP


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