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Compassionate and Capable | A Letter from the Board
by Rachel Majors Hello fellow birth enthusiasts! My name is Rachel Majors and I am fairly new to the ICEA […]
Reflecting and Looking Ahead
Dear ICEA Community, Wow, where did 2024 go? It was a year brimming with fun, work, and wonder—a reflection of […]
And That’s A Wrap
by Miriam McKinney As the year ends, I’d like to take you on a little journey back in time. In […]
What Happened At #ICEA2024?
Thank you to everyone who attended the ICEA Circle of Care Conference! We had such a great time and we hope you did too. We asked the ICEA Board to recap their favorite moments and thoughts on attending the first in-person conference in SIX YEARS. Here is what they had to say…
Meet Amanda | A Note From The President-Elect
My name is Amanda Afdahl and, as President-Elect, I have the privilege of getting to write the October newsletter. It’s […]
Wisdom and Patience | A Note From The President
Listening to a chapel full of mostly birth workers sing Dona Nobis Pacem at the end of Penny Simkin’s Celebration […]
Reading The Room | A Note From The President
How is summer almost over? It is like it went by as a speeding train! I did get to see […]
Passion In Our Hearts | A Note From The President
Wow, there are a lot of things happening in our country this month. A celebration of our independence on the […]
Why Postpartum Doula Education is Important
Why Postpartum Doula Education is Important by Emily Mason 1. Supporting New Families: Postpartum doulas provide essential emotional, physical, and educational […]
Just Breathe | A Note From The President
Hello! I hope your summer is getting off to a good start. My nephew and wife had a new baby […]
Keep On Serving | A Note From The President
Hello dear ICEA folks. I’m glad to connect again. Where I live, north of Denver, the grass is green, and […]
The Real Reason to Attend the ICEA Conference: Meet a Rockstar or Join a Band
by Miriam McKinney The year was 2018 and I was a newly certified ICCE. An old friend and I were […]
Board Positions Open
ICEA has two open board positions! Make a difference and inspire change within ICEA by becoming a part of the […]
Reflections from Below the Belt: There’s More to the Story
by Amanda Afdahl, ICCE, ICBD, RCPC Did you watch Below The Belt with your fellow ICEA members a few weekends […]
Remembering Penny Simkin
It is not often that we can pay tribute to someone who has literally changed the world. However, remembering Penny […]
Keep Shining | A Note From The President
What could be cooler than a full eclipse? I saw it near Kansas City where it was 88.9% full. We […]
Making A Difference In The World | A Note From The President
I am pretty excited about a few things lately. One is that I am teaching an ICEA Postpartum Doula Workshop […]
Free Registration For “Below The Belt”
We want to share the story of “Below The Belt” to as many people as possible for Endometriosis Awareness Month. […]
Save The Date – Join Us for the ICEA 2024 Conference in San Antonio!
ICEA is excited to announce its first in-person conference in FOUR YEARS! Join us in the gorgeous San Antonio, Texas […]
Join Us For A Special Screening of “Below The Belt”
ICEA will be showing “Below The Belt” on Saturday, March 16th, from 12:00 PM ET to 2:00 PM ET in […]
Your Role in Making ICEA Thrive | A Note From The President
First, thanks for being part of ICEA. I was so glad to speak to a couple of members this week […]
What’s Next | A Note From The President
Hello everyone! I’m excited to be the new ICEA President. It has been a year of learning under the great […]
The Role of Fathers in Childbirth Education: Nurturing Partnerships for Positive Birth Experiences
by Miles Oliver There’s no denying that mothers are doing the majority of the work when it comes to childbirth. […]