Comprehensive Guide to Waterbirth: Provider Online Certification
Here’s a quick preview of what you can expect:
“Join my worldwide movement returning to the natural rhythm of birth. Waterbirth isn’t just a method, it’s a deeply human, evidence-based option embraced across cultures for supporting physiological, gentle birthing with peace, privacy, and empowerment, for both birthing parent and baby.”
Comprehensive guide to water birth: online certification course
Comprehensive Guide to Water Birth
Provider Online Certification Course
Instructor: Barbara Harper
Designed for globally minded midwives, nurses, obstetricians, doulas, educators, and birth-care advocates, this course supports:
Midwives and birth center staff launching or enriching waterbirth services
Hospital-based nurses and doctors integrating water labor support
Doulas and birth workers deepening physiological understanding to better support clients
Educators and advocates teaching safety, science, and benefits of waterbirth
Our self‑paced, online course includes:
17 video lessons by Barbara Harper, combining science, physiology, and hands-on wisdom
A downloadable workbook to reinforce learning
Rich research, clinical data, guidelines, checklists, and policy templates
Live monthly Zoom mentoring and Q&A sessions with Barbara, starting in May
Access to a global network of certified providers to connect and collaborate with
Flexible, online, and self‑paced—ideal for busy professionals
Four progressive modules covering topics from physiology to protocols to practice integration
Interactive, practical, and deeply rooted in decades of international expertise
To ensure fairness and accessibility, pricing is tiered globally based on your country’s cost of living. Each region pays a meaningful and equitable rate.
Currently, the course does not include formal CEUs (Continuing Education Units) but stay tuned. In Fall 2025, we plan to apply for 12 CEUs through the American College of Nurse-Midwives.
Join our global community
Become part of a growing international community dedicated to advancing the science, safety, and accessibility of gentle waterbirth worldwide. Whether in home, hospital, or birth center, bring transformative care to families where you are.