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The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) is a professional organization that supports educators and other health care providers who believe in freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care.
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ICEA’s goals are to provide:
* Training and continuing education programs
* Quality educational resources
* Professional certification programs
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"Antenatal depression occurs in pregnancy and can happen at any time during the 40 week gestation period. The symptoms... are the same as postpartum depression." ow.ly/L5wo50uG8Zb
Antenatal Depression is Common, But We’re Not Talking About It
If you think there isn't enough said about postpartum depression, just wait until you're searching for information and answers about antenatal depression. Antenatal depression occurs in pregnancy and can happen at any time during the 40 week... #antenatalanxiety #antenataldepression #anxiety"Mums often recover sooner with input from a postnatal doula. And while doulas aren’t trained to help with postnatal depression, they are trained to spot red flags." ow.ly/ADHn50uG98e
And doula makes four: A look at the growing birthing trend
Doulas are women who provide emotional and domestic support to expectant and new mums, like a hired friend, says Helen O’Callaghan."Music specially composed for preterm babies helps strengthen the development of neural networks and may help to limit neurodevelopmental delays often experienced by those born prematurely." ow.ly/KGZu50uG8N0
Music helps to build the brains of very premature babies - Neuroscience News
Music specially composed for preterm babies helps strengthen the development of neural networks and may help to limit neurodevelopmental delays often experienced by those born prematurely.We support freedom of choice by training professionals committed to empowering expectant families through informed decision making. Learn more about our core values and certification programs: ow.ly/Ab7t50uGfwS
"This is your time to heal. Allow yourself to reset your assumptions that you must be the same active person you were before baby’s arrival. Your body has been through a major ordeal." ow.ly/CQiv50uG9gj
The Healing Power of Rest: Postpartum Lying-In With Your New Baby
A postpartum lying-in is one of the ultimate acts of self-care for you and your brand new baby. Here's how to plan a modern lying-in; one where we acknowledge the realities and expectations of a modern mama with the realities of a healing body and the expectations of a brand new baby.
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The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) is a professional organization that supports educators and health care professionals who believe in freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care.
