Water Birth Preparation Course
Master safe, evidence-based water birth practices in midwifery. Gain skills in pool setup, entry and exit procedures, monitoring, and emergency responses. Enhance counselling, informed consent, and inclusive communication for families opting for water labour and birth. This course equips you to confidently deliver a structured three-session group programme.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
certificate valid in your country
What will I learn?
This Water Birth Preparation Course provides practical training to plan and conduct safe water births. You will learn eligibility checks, risk assessments, pool setup, and hands-on drills for entry, exit, and labour positions. Develop expertise in monitoring, emergencies, infection control, and obtaining informed consent to lead effective group sessions.
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Develop skills
- Screen water birth candidates using clear risk, exclusion, and safety criteria.
- Monitor labour in water by tracking fetal heart rate, maternal status, and responding quickly to changes.
- Manage pool setup and hygiene, controlling temperature, cleaning, and equipment.
- Guide water labour positions to optimise comfort, progress, and fetal alignment.
- Lead water birth classes, teaching consent, emergencies, and partner roles clearly.
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