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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.
ICEA supports the World Health Organization’s Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes.
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* Training and continuing education programs
* Quality educational resources
* Professional certification programs
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ICEA agrees with the World Health Organization (WHO) and major medical organizations that routine performance of episiotomy is not supported by the evidence to decrease perineal damage and may lead to adverse outcomes. ow.ly/KCnS30mDjDi
The following article talks about the death of two babies due to bottle propping. This may be difficult for some people to read. The important message is that bottle propping is a dangerous practice. Baby Friendly requires that all hospitals teach patients who intend to use bottles the appropriate feeding practices with a bottle. Those include, upright positioning, eye to eye contact, and paced feeding.
Article | After Baby Son Chokes To Death, Mom Warns Parents Against Bottle-Propping ow.ly/L2Zu30mAzrv
After Baby Son Chokes To Death, Mom Warns Parents Against Bottle-Propping
apost.com
It is very important for parents and caregivers to be extremely cautious when caring for babies and there are common rules in place to keep them all safe. Some may not be as well-known as others, w...Certification with ICEA paved the way for Tamela Hatcher to make her passion for birth a career. Learn about Tamela's path to certification and her career on our website! ow.ly/tAHA30mCxPz
When Giving Birth For The First Time, Push Away ow.ly/QpNs30mAziz
When Giving Birth For The First Time, Push Away
npr.org
There's no benefit to delaying pushing after receiving epidural anesthesia and reaching full dilation. A delay increases the risk of complications, particularly for the mother, a large study finds."The American Academy of Pediatrics has made its stance on spanking clear. In a new policy statement released, the organization explicitly advises parents not to spank their children." ow.ly/7Vo630mAx9z
chicagotribune.com
The American Academy of Pediatrics' new policy statement explicitly tells parents not to spank their children.
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Certification with ICEA paved the way for Tamela Hatcher to make her passion for birth a career. Learn about Tamela… t.co/ffB5Mkxbgq
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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.
