South Delta Midwifery

Barbara Barta, Registered Midwife

Barbara Barta

Barbara Barta RM began studying midwifery in 1995 and has 10 years' experience as a Registered Midwife. Barbara’s educational background includes three years of university study in Biochemisty, two years of self-directed study in midwifery and women's health, and three years of study at the Midwifery Education Program at the Seattle Midwifery School.

Barbara actively worked with the Midwifery Task Force during the inception of legalized midwifery in British Columbia and continues to contribute to the advancement of individual and societal levels of health care with political activism and education. Her community work includes serving on the Board of the College of Midwives of British Columbia, the Vancouver Department of Midwifery Research Initiatives Committee and the Kelowna General Hospital Maternal-Child Accreditation Team. She holds certificates in breastfeeding counseling, childbirth education, nutrition and herbalism.

Barbara was owner and sole midwife in practice in Kelowna BC for seven years. She then worked in a northern Quebec Inuit village as Mentor and Instructor in the Maternity Department and has been serving the Vancouver area for the past 2 years. She then had the marvelous experience of having her own daughter with her wonderful husband.

Barbara is honoured to offer women, their new babies and their families with midwifery care. In working with the women and families in our community, she hopes to authenticate the incredible power and knowledge within all people as we strive for optimal wellness.

"Barbara listened so well to all of our concerns and wishes and respected everything that was important to us. She has the most calming, wonderful manner about her that makes it almost impossible not to feel safe. We delivered our healthy baby and Barbara's caring, loving personality made it a wonderful experience."