ICEA Benefits
ICEA benefits are granted to ICEA Certified Professionals, ICEA Certifying Candidates, and ICEA Advocate Members.
If you are currently certified, wanting to become certified, retired, a parent, a health professional, or simply interested in the field of childbirth and working to support women and childbearing families, you are able to support ICEA’s mission and gain access to the the ICEA Benefits outlined below. Which path are you going to take to be a part of this international community?
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| ICEA Benefit | ||||
| ICEA Certified Professionals | ICEA Certifying Candidates | ICEA Advocate Members | ||
| ICEA Connection (Newsletter) | X | X | X | |
| ICEA-Only Facebook Group | X | X | X | |
| Conference Registration Discount | X | X | X | |
| Special Discounts from Partnering Oranizations | X | X | X | |
| Scholarship Program | X | X | X | |
| International Journal of Childbirth Education (Past Editions) | X | X | X | |
| Online Breastfeeding Class | X | X | ||
| Classroom Handouts | X | X | ||
| Teaching Idea Sheets | X | X | ||
| Mentor Program | X | X | ||
| Online Directory Listing | X | |||
| Additional Certification Discounts | X | |||
| Professional Growth Opportunity (IAT) | X | |||
Equity Pricing
ICEA’s equity pricing structure is a reflection of our goal to improve birth outcomes for all families in the international community. Find your country’s pricing category here.
ICEA Benefits Are For:
ICEA Certified Professionals:
Only available to those holding a current ICEA professional certification (ICBD, ICCE, ICPD) in good standing. Our ICEA certified professionals have access to all ICEA Benefits for the length of their 3 year certification. This applies to ICEA Certified Birth Doulas (ICBD), ICEA Certified Childbirth Educators (ICCE), and ICEA Certified Postpartum Doulas (ICPD). ICEA certified professionals are an important part of ICEA’s community.
ICEA Certifying Candidates:
Only available to those actively pursuing an ICEA professional certification (ICBD, ICCE, ICPD) through ICEA. Our ICEA certifying candidates have access to most ICEA Benefits for the length of their certification program, up to a maximum of 2 years. This applies to all ICEA certifying candidates regardless of if they are pursuing a Traditional or Experienced pathway to certification. ICEA certifying candidates are an important part of ICEA’s community.
ICEA Advocate Members:
This membership is available to anyone not seeking certification, who is interested in the field of childbirth and wants to stay up-to-date on the latest evidence-based research, trends, news, and information if the field. This applies to parents, health care workers, educators, or retired professionals. Our ICEA advocate members have access to many ICEA Benefits for the length of their 1 year membership, and are given the option to renew this membership annually. ICEA advocate members are an important part of ICEA’s community.
| Pricing Structure Country Category | Annual Advocate Member Dues |
| Category A | $95 |
| Category B | $17 |
| Category C | $6 |
| Category D | $1 |
It is ICEA’s mission to educate, certify, and support the birth professional who believes in the freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in family centered maternity and newborn care. We hope you will join us, and we look forward to partnering with you.
If you have any questions about ICEA certification or membership, please contact info@icea.org or call us at 1.919.674.4183 .
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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.
