Birth Balance
Judith Elaine Halek, doula, documentarian, and visionary, has been a leading voice in conscious birth since 1987. As the founder of Birth Balance, she has supported over 1,000 births in homes, hospitals, and birth centers and guided more than 3,000 couples in welcoming new life. Her pioneering work in waterbirth, including the first home water birth in Manhattan, the only recorded vaginal breech water birth in a U.S. hospital, and the first water birth in a major New York City hospital, is truly inspiring.
As a “media midwife,” Judith has produced and aired 39 documentaries on childbirth alternatives through the Manhattan Neighborhood Network. Her work as a birth photographer has been featured in Orgasmic Birth (film and book), as well as her self-published book, Perceptions, Reflections, Connections (book/DVD). She is the creator of “Awakened Birth,” a profound philosophy that invites people to examine whether they’re consciously participating in life or asleep at the wheel, a concept that intrigues and enlightens.
Judith is a unique blend of a doula, educator, filmmaker, speaker, DreamBirth® and Calm Birth™ practitioner, and prenatal bodyworker. Her decades of experience in each of these roles allow her to offer a holistic approach to childbirth, a fact that is sure to intrigue you.
Her client list includes Elle MacPherson, Ricki Lake, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Rachel Weisz, and Samantha Bee. These high-profile individuals have sought Judith’s expertise, a testament to her influence and the respect she commands in the field of childbirth.
Judith, as described by The Village Voice’s Susan Faludi in Gig as “the most joyous worker in the book,” embodies her mission to shift birth culture. She does this through small, potent acts that ripple outward—turning chaos into coherence, one awakened birth at a time. Her work, which has significantly influenced the way we view and experience childbirth, is not just about individual births but about inspiring a broader cultural shift in how we approach childbirth.
For a deep dive into her Birth Balance website, click here: www.BirthBalance.com
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Meet Judith Elaine Halek, a global pioneer in conscious birth and water birth, with nearly four decades of passion, presence, and profound care.
She’s helped over 3,000 families, just like yours, welcome their babies into the world with empowerment, grace, and joy. Her support is unwavering, and her care is profound, ensuring you feel secure and cared for throughout your experience.
Whether it’s your first baby or your fifth, Judith’s visionary support and heart-centered wisdom will help you navigate the rite of passage of fertility, pregnancy, labor, birth, and parenting with clarity, confidence, and calm.
From belly to baby, from fear to flow, let Judith help you craft a unique birth story that you’ll cherish forever. With her guidance, your journey will be one-of-a-kind and deeply meaningful.
Reach out now and feel the magic. 👣