The First Ever Film Festival About Birth
Motherbaby International Film Festival premiered in Portland Oregon, hosted by the first annual Gentle Birth Conference, and was a huge success. Twenty six films were shown over the 3 day conference, grouped and scheduled thematically and followed by panel discussions led by filmmakers, educators, and local community leaders. For more information please see the article in the Jan/Feb 2008 issue of Mothering Magazine. www.mothering.com

David Chamberlain was a featured presenter at the MotherBaby International Film Festival, an event hosted by the Gentle Birth Congress and organized by Hanna Peace Works’ Debby Takikawa and Sage Femme’s Diana Paul. Just before the lights dimmed on Saturday evening for the West Coast premiere of The Business of Being Born, David was honored by the Global Maternal/Child Health Association for his unparalleled work on behalf of mothers and babies. The award, presented to him by actress/producer Ricki Lake and GM/CHA’s executive director Barbara Harper, reads, “The fathers of the world respect you / The mothers of the world adore you / The babies of the world love you… For letting them speak.”
Debby Takikawa is putting on another film festival about birth in Santa Barbara, Ca. on May 23rd and 24th, 2008. Please go to www.babyff.com for more information.

New Products from Hana Peace Works.
Check out our store at http://www.whatbabieswant.com
Hana Peace Works is excited to add these new products to our store. Of course What Babies Want , CALMS and our Audio CD Series can also be found on the website. http://www.whatbabieswant.com
DVD’s
Psalm & Zoya: The Unassisted Homebirth of Our Twins,
Earth Birth Productions. This educational tool will move, inspire, and transform you and your students as twins Psalm & Zoya are born into their mother’s arms.
It’s My Body, My Baby, My Birth,
Wisewoman Childbirth Traditions. An educational childbirth film that tells the story of seven mothers and their emotional journeys to natural childbirth.
The Birth of Sabine, Andaluz Waterbirth Center. The first in The Birth Story Series, Sabine’s video shows us the excitement and anticipation of a moms first pregnancy.
Books
Baby Massage by Suzanne P. Reese Calm your baby with loving touch. This unique Stand-Up Book is full of information, techniques and photographs to show you how to massage your baby.
The Birth Book by William Sears, M.D., and Martha Sears, R.N. Everything you need to know to have a safe and satisfying Birth.
Falling Out Of Grace
by Sobonfu Some’ Meditations on Loss, Healing & Wisdom
Guide To Childbirth by Ina May Gaskin. A comprehensive guide to natural childbirth. This book is an incredible resource for every expectant mother.
Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder. The quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, A man who would cure the world. “It’ll fill you equally with wonder and hope.” –Cathy Burke, People Magazine
The Secret Life of the Unborn Child by Thomas Verny, M.D., with John Kelly. How you can prepare your unborn baby for a happy, healthy life. A gift to every loving, caring parent. A book that will change the experience of pregnancy and childbirth forever!
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to a Better Birth by Henci Goer. Birth activist Henci Goer gives clear, concise information based on the latest medical studies.
Mother Blessings Honoring Women Becoming Mothers by Anna Stewart. This book gives women a hundred ideas for honoring women in the community through ceremonies, celebrations and creative expressions.
I completely endorse the work of Debby and hope that her film festival is a great success!
Jenny Hatch
Upcoming Events You Don’t Want to Miss
Birth Film Festival
A Benefit for the California Association
of Midwives.
Sunday, January 20 ~ 2:30-7 pm
The French Garden Restaurant,
8050 Bodega Avenue, Sabastopol, CA
(707) 824-2030
Films to be screened:
2:35 What Babies Want
4:05 Q & A **
4:30 It’s My Body, My Baby, My Birth
5:00 Birth Day
5:15 Homebirth Parent Panel
5:45 Birth As We Know It
7:00 Closing Dialogue with Midwives
**Q&A with Debby Takikawa, director of What Babies Want, and Karen Melton, who’s healing work is rooted in pre- and perinatal psychology.
With testimonials by homebirth mamas.
Advanced ticket sales encouraged as this event is expected
to sell out. Call 707-829-5094 for tickets and more information.
Donation: $15-35 sliding scale
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The Trust Birth Conference
March 7-9, 2008
will be held in the beautiful Crowne Plaza Hotel in Redondo Beach, California.
What Babies Want will be shown on Saturday March 8th at 7:30pm. Producer/Director Debby Takikawa cordially invites high school and college students from the local community to join with conference members in viewing the award winning film, What Babies Want and talking about the issues that women, babies and their families experience during pregnancy, birth and infancy. We will be joined by Sally Clark, MFT, author of a high school curriculum unit used in conjuction with What Babies Want, for high school health and psychology classes. Also joining us will be Carrie Contey, PhD, parenting and pregnancy parenting coach and co-author of CALMS, A Guide to Soothing Your Infant, and Karen Strange CPM, beloved instructor of neomnatal rescusitation and teacher of conscious midwifery.