Waterbirth is more than a fad or trend – it is evidence-based practice in hospitals, birth centers, and home birth throughout the world. Relaxing in water during labor eases discomfort […]
The world needs more Childbirth Educators, Birth Doulas, and Postpartum Doulas who value compassion, collaboration, and choice. We need your help to enroll 20 professionals in an ICEA Certification Program. […]
The world needs more Childbirth Educators, Birth Doulas, and Postpartum Doulas who value compassion, collaboration, and choice. The studies and statistics released this year about the rise of cesarean sections, […]
by Teri McCown, RN, and Elizabeth Kirts, MPH, ICCE IBCLC RLC Abstract: The use of nipple shields is not new. They have been used for many years but there is […]
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to make your passion for birth a career. Our talented IATs have a full schedule planned for January 2019, and we […]
During this season of thanks, we wanted to say that we are thankful for you. Because of your passion for family centered maternity care, you have made a difference in […]
In this webinar, you will learn about the many faces of Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADs) including signs and symptoms, risk factors, screening, breastfeeding, and treatment options. You will […]
by Elizabeth Kirts, MPH, ICCE, IBCLC, RLC I wanted to teach childbirth for as long as I can remember. Growing up, our neighbor taught classes and I thought it was […]
by Tamela Hatcher, IAT, ICCE, ICBD, LCCE, M.Ed., BSE I have grown up with ICEA. I first remember hearing about ICEA from my middle school teacher in the late 1970’s during […]
by Erin Kathryn Williams, BSN, and Elizabeth Kirts, MPH ICCE IBCLC RLC Abstract: Breastfeeding is beneficial for mothers as well as babies. Both breast and ovarian cancers are seen more […]
by Cynthia Billiar, BSN, RN, IBCLC, RLC, ANLC, CD(DONA), ICBD, ICCE, SpBCPE Whether an infant loss is perinatal, neonatal, or that of an older infant/child, it is personal and unique to every […]
Every mother we serve has a story and that story impacts her pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and mothering experience psycho-socially and physically. Childhood abuse and neglect leaves lifelong scars, while love […]
by Debra Tolson, ICEA President Many studies and articles are revealing new insights in regards to Cesarean births. With these new insights, they are also confirming what many of us in […]
