As we prepare a very special birthday tribute for Barbara Harper on June 25, we are inviting friends, families, birth professionals, educators, midwives, doulas, nurses, physicians, and parents from around the world to help us celebrate her extraordinary impact on waterbirth.
Barbara has dedicated decades of her life to educating, inspiring, and supporting birth communities across the globe. Through her passion, advocacy, and unwavering commitment to improving birth experiences, she has touched countless lives and helped advance waterbirth education in more than 80 countries.
To honor Barbara on her birthday, Waterbirth Coalition of Canada is creating a heartfelt photo and video montage filled with memories, stories, messages, and photographs from the people whose lives she has influenced.
Do you have:
• A photo with Barbara?
• A favorite memory or story?
• A message of gratitude?
• Photos from a workshop, conference, training, or event she attended?
• A video message wishing her a happy birthday?
We would love to include your contribution.
Please post your photos, stories, or videos on social media and tag Waterbirth Coalition of Canada, or @waterbirthcanada or send them directly to:
📧 info@waterbirthcanada.ca
Submission Deadline: June 15, 2026
Together, let's show Barbara just how loved, appreciated, and respected she is by the global birth community. Help us create a beautiful collection of memories that celebrates her lifelong dedication to families, babies, and birth professionals around the world.
Happy Birthday, Barbara! 💙
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