Barbara Harper

Barbara Harper is a nurse and childbirth educator known for advocating for water labor and delivery. She promotes the use of water in hospitals and birth centers to create a calming, natural environment that can reduce pain and interventions during childbirth. Through her work, she emphasizes the importance of respecting a mother's choice to labor and birth in water, aiming to enhance comfort, safety, and positive birth experiences. Harper has authored books and leads training programs to educate healthcare providers and families about the benefits of water birth.