Compleat Mother

Birth Balance's full page photo accompanies article "Baby Wearing Grandma," Winter '06-07, Number 84, Pg. 41.

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Judith Halek has been photographing various CALM BIRTH Trainings and Orientations throughout the United States. Calm Birth is based on meditation and the best principles of established psychosomatic medicine. It compassionately guides mothers-to-be and new mothers through carefully structured relaxation and meditation practices. An empowering alternative to the "medicalization of birth," with techniques that liberate women to channel their innate wisdom into welcoming their newborn child in a truly life affirming way.

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Judith Elaine Halek photographed The Gentle Birth Congress in Portland, Oregon, September 27-30, 2007.

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Judith Halek was one of the featured photographers at the Congress.

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Book: Doulas "Listen with the ear of your Heart." - San Benedicto

A special, detail oriented self-published book by Mary Sommers. An informational/instructional/picture booklet by the Doula/Community Midwives. Spanish and English editions available.

31 Birth Balance photographs fill this gem of stories, tidbits and information not found anyplace else.

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This little life-saver for every parent is graced with 7 Birth Balance photographs.

CALMS, offers a 5-step process which parents can use to maintain composure during the inevitable stresses and strains encountered in the first weeks of parenting after the birth.

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