Comprehensive Guide to Water Birth Online Course

Comprehensive Guide to Water Birth Online Certification Course

Instructor: Barbara Harper

Course includes:

  • Intermediate & Advanced Level
  • Over 13 hours of expert-led video training
  • Certification upon successful completion
  • 17 In-Depth Video Lessons taught by Waterbirth International Director Barbara Harper
  • A Complete Downloadable Workbook to follow along and deepen your learning
  • Scientific Research & Clinical Data supporting water birth safety
  • Exclusive Practitioner Resources including guidelines, checklists & policy templates


Thank you for your interest in advancing waterbirth education in Canada. We are honoured to support your work and your commitment to expanding safe, evidence-based, and family-centered birth options.

Through this partnership with Waterbirth Canada, this registration is designed exclusively for Canadian birth care professionals who are ready to deepen their knowledge, strengthen clinical confidence, and help integrate waterbirth into a wider range of care settings across the country.

This comprehensive, self-paced course brings together decades of global experience, combining clinical best practices, real-life demonstrations, and practical guidance for implementing and supporting waterbirth. The curriculum is designed for a range of providers, including physicians, midwives, nurses, doulas, childbirth educators, and students entering the field.

Why We’re Partnering with Waterbirth International
At Waterbirth Canada, we believe every woman deserves the right to choose how and where she brings her baby into the world. Waterbirth is a gentle, empowering option and access to it shouldn’t depend on where you live or who is in the room. That’s why we’re proud to offer training developed by Barbara Harper and Waterbirth International, the global leader in waterbirth education. We know that when care providers are confident, informed, and prepared, interventions decrease and experiences improve. Our goal is to ensure that every professional attending a waterbirth has the knowledge and skills to support that journey safely, naturally, and beautifully.

Upon completion of your registration and payment, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions to access your course. You will have one full year of access, allowing you to move through the material at your own pace while integrating what you learn into your practice.

If you have any questions or need assistance at any point, our team is here to support you. Please feel free to reach out to web@waterbirth.org.

We are grateful for your dedication to improving birth experiences for families across Canada and are honoured to welcome you into the Waterbirth International global learning community.

To register, please fill out the form below:

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After you submit your payment through PayPal, you will receive a confirmation email with further instructions on how to access the course materials and set up your account. Please make sure to check your inbox (and spam folder, just in case).
Your registration helps us maintain the integrity of our global network and ensures that only qualified and approved providers are listed. Thank you for your commitment to gentle, water-centered birth.
Important Information & Terms
  • All course materials are the intellectual property of Waterbirth International and are protected by international copyright laws. Sharing, reproducing, or distributing them in any form without permission is strictly prohibited.
  • By submitting this form, you certify that all information provided—especially your country of practice and professional qualifications—is true and accurate.
  • Any attempt to falsify your location or professional status may result in immediate cancellation of your registration without refund.
  • All payments are non-refundable unless Waterbirth International does not approve your registration. In such cases, we reserve the right to issue a full refund at our discretion and without prior notice.
  • Access to course content is granted only after payment is successfully completed and registration is approved.
If you have any questions before registering, we encourage you to contact us at web@waterbirth.org.