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Your client says they want to use water during labor. Maybe they're planning a water birth at home or a birth center. Maybe they're hoping to labor in the tub at a hospital that offers hydrotherapy. Or maybe they just want to know if the shower can really help during contractions.
You want to support them well. But you might have questions of your own.
What's the actual difference between water labor and water birth? How warm should the water be? How long is it safe to stay in? What if the provider has concerns? What do you do if your client wants water but the facility doesn't have a tub?
This course gives you clear, practical answers so you can guide your clients with confidence.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
This course covers the essentials doulas need to know about hydrotherapy in labor, including:
The benefits of water in labor
You'll understand why water works so well for pain relief during labor and how to explain those benefits to clients and care teams in simple, evidence-informed language.
The difference between water labor and water birth
These terms often get used interchangeably, but they're not the same. You'll learn how to help clients understand their options and advocate for what they want.
Practical comfort techniques
From tub positioning to using showers when a birth pool isn't available, you'll leave with ideas you can use at your very next birth.
Equipment and temperature considerations
Small details matter. You'll learn what to look for and what questions to ask about tub setup, water temperature, and timing.
Supporting clients who want water but face limitations
Not every birthing location offers water birth. You'll learn how to help clients access hydrotherapy in labor even when full water birth isn't an option.
Having conversations with care providers
When clients need to advocate for water use, you can help them prepare. The course includes guidance on navigating policies and communicating with providers.
- Video lessons broken into short segments so you can learn at your own pace without feeling overwhelmed.
- Real birth footage showing hydrotherapy in action.
- Information on policies, equipment, and temperature guidelines.
- 1 CE hour from DONA International upon completion.
- Lifetime access so you can revisit the material whenever you need a refresher.
"I learned just how essential hydrotherapy can be for laboring clients. The comfort and relaxation it provides are incredible." "This course was so helpful in explaining the difference between water labor and water birth. I feel much more confident guiding my clients." "I appreciated the real-life birth videos—it made the lessons much more engaging and practical!" "Robin’s way of teaching is fantastic! The videos were broken into segments, so I never felt overwhelmed." "I had no idea about important details like water temperature, equipment considerations, and policy writing. This class covered everything!" "Super informative! The knowledge I gained helped me prepare for a home birth that will not be in the water but still uses hydrotherapy."