WATERBIRTH
RESOURCES
Recommendations
by Birth Balance
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International
Conference on Water Birth:
Exploring
the Issues:
| Tape
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Welcome,
Sheila Kitzinger Opening Address, Baroness Cumberiege |
| Tape
2 |
"Birth
in the 21st Century-Where Are We Going?" Dr. Marsden Wagner
"Why Do Women Want a Water Pool?" Janet Balaskas "Are
We Marine Chimps?" Dr. Michel Odent |
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3 |
"An Obstetrician's Experience of 1,600 Water Births, Including
Breech and Twin Births," Dr. Herman Ponette "Fetal
& Neonatal Physiology During Water Birth," Dr. G. Eldering,
Dr. K. Selke |
| Tape
4 |
"Labour
and Birth in Water: an Obstetrician's Observations Over a
Decade," Dr. F. Haddad "Panel Discussion," J. Balaskas,
Dr. M. Odent, Dr. G. Eldering, Dr. K. Selke,
B. Lawrence Beech, Dr. H. Ponette, Dr. F.
Haddad |
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5 |
"NPEU
Survey of the Use of Water in Childbirth," Dr. Fiona Alderice
& Sally Merchant "A Clinical Analysis of 948 Water
Births at the Family Birthing Centre, California," Dr.
Michael Rosenthal "Waterbirth Compared with Conventional
Childbirth: A Retrospective Study of 501 Cases," Dr. C.
Hoestermann |
| Tape
6 |
Evidence
form Randomized Controlled Trials: of the Effects of Water
on Labour and Birth," Prof. J. Hofmeyer, Cheryl
Nikodem "Panel Discussion," Dr. M. Rosenthal, Dr.
F. Alderice, S. Marchant, Dr. C. Hoestermann,
Prof. J. Hofmeyer, DC. Nikodem |
| Tape
7 |
"Parents'
Rights When Choosing to Use a Birth Pool," Jayn Ingrey
"Water Birth in a Rural Community," Dr. Roger Lichy
"Being: An Emotional Journey Into the Passion of Childbirth,"
Maria Nwobani, Ola Akaanwo & Baby Nkechinyere |
| Tape
8 |
"Is
Obstetrics Good For Your Health?" Beverley Lawrence Beech
"Assessing the Effects of Health Technology," Rosemary
Jenkins |
| Tape
9 |
"How Does Water Birth affect Midwifery Practice?" Caroline
Flint "Water Birth and Pain Relief - Observations of 400
Water Births at Hillingdon," Cass Nightingale "Water
Birth & Supervision of Midwifery Practice," Dianne Garland |
| Tape
10 |
"1,000
Water Births: Selection Criteria & Outcomes," Dr. Josie
Musct "Water Births: Facts & Philosophy," Dr. Michael
Adam |
| Tape
11 |
"Water Births in a Conventional French Maternity Unit," Dr.
Patrick Stora "Panel Discussion," B. Lawrence Beech,
R. Jenkins, C. Flint, C. Nightingale,
D. Garland, Dr. Josie Muscat, Dr. Michael
Adam, Dr. Patrick Stora |
| Tape
12 |
"Water Birth in Australia," Athena Vassie "Water Birth
in Italy," Piera Maghella "Water Birth in Denmark,"
Anne Uller Tape 13 "Issues of Safety and Decision Making Process,"
Dr. Yehudi Gordon "Water Birth: Surviving the Onslaught
of the Uninformed," Professor Lesley Page "Closing
Address," Sheila Kitzinger |
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Medical
Caregiver Overviews
Obstestricians
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Afternoon
Plenary: Waterbirth, by Michel Odent. New York, March,
1999. NY
Open Center. |
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Using
Water in Labour and Delivery-Tape
1, by Michel Odent, MD., Dianne Garland, and
Jill Cohen. London, 1997. This tape offers an in-depth exploration
of waterbirth, including the physiological effects on mom
and baby and the midwives' approach and responsibility. Discusses
new developments in research, equipment and practice. Midwifery
Today. |
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Using
Water in Labour and Delivery-Tape
2, by Michel Odent, MD., Dianne Garland, and
Jill Cohen. London, 1997. Midwifery
Today. |
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Waterbirth
and Using Water in Labor, by Michel Odent, MD., and Jill
Cohen. This tape explores the many benefits and ways of using
water in labor and birth by pointing out its unique properties,
psychological as well as physical. These very experienced
waterbirth practitioners address concerns about water and
potential risks, and describe clinical findings and current
research. This is a valuable tape for those who advocate waterbirth
to their clients. Midwifery
Today. |
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Waterbirth
Seminar. A panel discussion with Dr. Rosenthal, Barbara
Harper, RN, Virginia Jackson, CMN, Karil Daniels, producer
and director. May 5th,1990. New York Open Center.
Point of View Production, California, 1991.
(Two tapes). |
Nurses/Midwives
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Marina
Alzugaray, CNM, WaterBirth at Birth Gazette Conference,
June 8-11, 2000, Summertown, TN, Tape #5A. Marina jumps in
the history of waterbirth, it's global utilization and its
practice. She explores the way water facilitates birth, equipment
and maintenance, the newborn's breathing mechanism, universal
precautions and other concerns. Purchase at: www.birthgazette.com |
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Homebirth
and Waterbirth: A Great Combination, by Barbara Harper
and Jill Cohen. Eugene, Oregon, 1997. This tape dispels
myths and misconceptions regarding waterbirth. Barbara and
Jill discuss basics, address complications such as shoulder
dystocia, hemorrhage and cord prolapse and how to deal with
them in water. They also speak on the physiology of newborn
breathing and the safety of waterbirth. Midwifery
Today.
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Non-Pharmacological
Methods of Pain Relief, by Sara Wickham. London, 1998.
Midwifery
Today. |
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Waterbirth,
by Barbara Harper. This tape offers a well-articulated look
at waterbirth. You'll get information about how to introduce
waterbirth into various settings and learn about good studies
to use as support for waterbirth. Learn about contraindications
and how standards are changing, the dynamics of waterbirth
and why it works, and why it's safe to have a baby under water.
Midwifery
Today. |
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Waterbirth,
by Dianne Garland. London, September, 1998. This informative
and enjoyable tape describes how midwives can be comfortable
assisting at a waterbirth if they work to overcome their fears
of it, rely on their own judgment when it comes to safe practice,
and go with their instinct and intuition. Diane addresses
such issues as the practicalities of using water in birth,
the evolution of water tubs, criteria for normality, and record
keeping. She talks through the questions mothers most often
ask regarding waterbirth, the what if's and current research.
Midwifery
Today. |
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Waterbirth:
the How's, Whys and What Ifs, by Barbara Harper, RN. Barbara
Harper solidly confirms the benefits and medical safety of
waterbirth and cuts through the hype and unfounded claims
that have sadly stigmatized this peaceful method of birth.
Trace the ties between women, the ocean, water and birth.
Midwifery
Today. |
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Waterbirth:
A New Tradition Created by Women, by Gloria Lemay and
Barbara Harper, RN. June 1996, Eugene, Oregon. Barbara and
Gloria complement each other in a most fluid way, creating
a class that is dynamically informative. Basic principles
are presented along with mechanisms, therapeutic properties
and statistics. Learn how the success of gentle birth is spreading
worldwide. Midwifery
Today. |
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Waterbirth
Update, by Linda Church, CNM and Barbara Harper, RN. American
College of Nurse-Midwives 36th Annual Meeting &
Exhibit. May 11-16, 1991. Minneapolis, MN. |
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Judith
Halek, BIRTH BALANCE
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Maggie
McGee Radio Show: Waterbirth. Judith Halek speaks about
water birth. June 20, 1990. New York. |
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Maggie
McGee Radio Show: Waterbirth. Judith Halek speaks about
water birth. March, 1989. New York. |
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Waterbirth
Lecture: Emerging into Life Through Waterbirth and Flo Motion,
with Judith Halek. January 17, 1992. IACT Hypnosis Symposium.
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Waterbirth
Radio Show, With
Dr. Corsello and Judith Halek speaking on water birth and
labor. January 21, 1996. WOR-AM, New York.
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Dolphin
Connections
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Spinning
Tales, Weaving Hope: Water Birth, Dolphins & Mermaids,
by Marina Alzugaray, CNM. 1993. Cal Tapes! 170 Loyola Ave.
Ste. B; Menlo Park, CA 94025.
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Waterbirth
and Dolphins, by Rima Star Cunningham. 1989, Cunningham
and Copia Foundation, PO Box 161113 Austin, Texas 78716.
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Additional
Tapes & CD's
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Across
an Ocean of Dreams. What does the ocean dream of? Surrender
to the siren call. Glimpse into the depths of jeweled waters
and the fantasia within the mysteries of the sea. Come! Be
transported under the waves into the healing waters, flowing
with 2002's delicate strings, guitar, flute, harp, keyboard
and distant voices of angels of the deep.
To Order Contact: Real
Music |
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CinemOcean.
Acclaimed composers John Barry, Ennio Morricone and Vangelis
are masters at capturing the timeless emotions of the silver
screen and translating them into unforgettable soundtracks.
On CinemOcean, Anastasi has taken ten of the most beautiful
movie themes and masterfully arranged them with the caress
of ocean waves creating a poignant musical tapestry.
To Order Contact: Real
Music |
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Connie
and The Water Babies, by Jacqueline Wilson, Read by
Bernard Cribbins. 1 hour, 1996, Methuen Children's Books,
order from Cover to Cover Cassettes, LTD, 01264 731227 /Phone,
01264 731390 /Fax, Great Britain. A hilarious and comforting
story about Gran and her video recoder. Mom is afraid of
a baby gerbil, Dad is terrified of the dentist. Connie is
afraid of swimming. Nurse Meade works her magic to help
Connie through her fears. (Barnes & Noble)
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Dolphin
Meditations, Vol. 1, By Ashleea Nielsen, narrated by Nancy
Vendetti.1994, Dancing Dolphin Press, PO Box 959, Kihei, Hawaii
96753. (Barnes & Noble) |
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Ecstatic
BirthÉConceive the Possibility. with Binnie A. Dansby.
This CD ROM is for anyone interested in birth and the effect
birth has on all aspects of our lives. This beautiful multi-media
presentation includes video, audio, music, photos, interviews
and text. It will give you the opportunity to discover how
to awaken the creative potential of pregnancy and have the
birth you have always wanted. (2000)
To Order Contact:
www.ecstaticbirth.com |
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Pachelbel
Canon. Pachelbel's Canon in D is one of the most beautiful
pieces in the western classical repertoire. It has often been
used during labor and birth as a reflection of all the different
stages connected with the arrangement of the music. Here it
is combined with subtle ocean waves to bring forth its most
deeply pleasurable and peaceful elements. A double experience
in one.
To Order Contact: Real
Music |
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Sweet
Return. Celebrating his sixth release, harpist Hilary
Stagg unveils an exquisite new recording. Adding the sounds
of Irish flute, electric fiddle and angelic voices to his
uniquely electrified harp tones, Hilary creates a sound that
effortlessly transports yout to an unforgettable land of serenity
and enchantment. 1997, Real Music.
To Order Contact: Real
Music |
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Water
Birth. A vast underground water tank creates a long, 45-second
natural acoustic reverberation. Eighty-eight cement support
columns sculpt the sound into a meditative, deeply relaxing
chorus. The ambience suggests an underwater environment of
sea creatures, marine plants and inner space. The Tunnel Singer
To Order Contact: The
Tunnel Singer |
