Our Mission
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.
ICEA’s goals are to provide:
* Training and continuing education programs
* Quality educational resources
* Professional certification programs
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What is the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative?
by awinterimi on 2018-08-07 at 1:00 PM
by Donna Walls, RN, ICCE, IBCLC, ANLC The Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative was developed and implemented by the World Health Organization and UNICEF in 1991. These organizations recognized the importance of breastfeeding to the health of infants and babies as well as the influence the formula industry marketing on parents making the decision of how to … Continue reading What is the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative? […]
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What is the International Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes?
by awinterimi on 2018-07-26 at 2:00 PM
Do you know what the “International Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes” is? Have you heard the verbiage “WHO Code compliant”? Did you know that the International Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes was written by the World Health Organization (WHO)? The International Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes was developed by WHO to “level the playing field” … Continue reading What is the International Code of Marketing Breastmilk Substitutes? […]
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Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER)
by awinterimi on 2018-07-16 at 3:27 PM
by Cynthia Billiar, BSN, RN, IBCLC, ANLC, ICBD, ICCE D-MER is described as a wave of negative emotion that occurs just prior to the milk release of a breastfeeding mother during breastfeeding, pumping, and even with a spontaneous release. I recently had the privilege of attending a conference where Alia Macrina Heise spoke and described her … Continue reading Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex (D-MER) […]
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A Party for Penny
by awinterimi on 2018-06-26 at 1:00 PM
By Vonda Gates 6 June 2018 was a day to party with Penny Simkin. There was much to celebrate: 30 years of training doulas, 50 years of teaching childbirth classes, 60 years of marriage, and 80 years of life. The day of teaching included Simkin family musicians, insightful speakers, friends and peers, Penny’s favorite candy … Continue reading A Party for Penny […]
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Mentor Program Announced
by awinterimi on 2018-06-13 at 1:30 PM
We know that completing a certification program and diving into the world of family-centered maternity care can be intimidating. That’s why we’re excited to announce the newest ICEA benefit, our Mentor Program! If you have a passion for supporting others, or if you need a little guidance on your journey to becoming a Childbirth Educator, … Continue reading Mentor Program Announced […]
ICEA Membership gives you access to the ICEA Journal. ICEA is available to all parents, health profesionals, and anyone with an interest in the field of childbirth working to support women and childbearing families.
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Motherhood: Why is Support From Like-Minded Friends So Important? ow.ly/H4LV30lnUmO
Motherhood: Why is Support From Like-Minded Friends So Important? - Mothering
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When we think of needing a support group, we often don't think of our moms group. Yet our friends are incredibly important in our parenting journey.In our 21 August webinar, learn about practical and legal solutions that help nursing parents overcome common barriers to breastfeeding faced upon return to work and school. Register now: ow.ly/bha830lnW7V
Discrepancies Found in Prescription Drug Labeling Pregnancy Information Across Four Countries ow.ly/mTsv30lhRiD
Discrepancies found in prescription drug labeling pregnancy information across four countries
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A study comparing the evidence and recommendation levels of pregnancy information in new prescription drug labeling found significant discrepancies in labeling information among the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Korea.Using E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Patches During Pregnancy Linked to Increase in Cot-Death ow.ly/IYlw30lhRvm
Using e-cigarettes and nicotine patches during pregnancy linked to cot death
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Scientists found that nicotine in the womb can affect an unborn baby's central nervous system and cardiorespiratory responses which could leave infants susceptible to asphyxiaAll US States Now Allow Breastfeeding in Public ow.ly/gVzr30lhROr
All US states now allow breastfeeding in public
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Idaho and Utah recently created laws to protect mothers who are nursing in public against fines for public indecency, contributing to the movement to make breastfeeding more widely accepted as cultural norms shift away from infant formula toward breast milk in the US.
Motherhood: Why is Support From Like-Minded Friends So Important? t.co/U1bG8WvaGe
In our 21 August webinar, learn about practical and legal solutions that help nursing parents overcome common barri… t.co/9ER1tCtmYb
Discrepancies Found in Prescription Drug Labeling Pregnancy Information Across Four Countries t.co/HbY5YP7CcB
Using E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Patches During Pregnancy Linked to Increase in Cot-Death t.co/BHvnm1Pjjw
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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.
