(ICEA) International Childbirth Education Association

🌟 Looking to connect with passionate birth professionals from across the country? Become a sponsor for the ICEA 2026 Conference: ELEVATE: Raising the Standard!

Join us in Salt Lake City this October and showcase your brand and receive exclusive benefits while supporting education, advocacy, and excellence in perinatal care.
🔗Learn More: https://icea.org/conference/

Let's take a moment to connect!

Why did you become a perinatal professional? Childbirth educators, birth doulas, postpartum doulas, and allied professionals, we want to hear your stories.

➡️Share your stories in the replies!

📣Burbank, California, We have the perfect opportunity for YOU!

Elizabeth Bedolla will be hosting an in-person Birth Doula certification workshop from 10 - 11 July for those interested in becoming certified birth doulas and helping expectant families across the world.

➡️Register Today: https://icea.org/event/icea-certifying-birth-doula-workshop-5/

Looking for your next step as a birth professional? Join the ICEA Board!

ICEA is looking for board members for the 2027 - 2028 year for a variety of positions, including President-Elect and our new Director of Grants and Development. There are plenty of opportunities! You must be ICEA certified to apply.

🔗Learn More: https://icea.org/2027-2028-board-nominations-are-now-open/

➡️Don't miss these upcoming workshops for aspiring childbirth educators and birth doulas.

Our experienced professionals are dedicated to ensuring you feel prepared on your certification journey. Check out these upcoming workshops Connie Bach-Jeckell will be leading!
🔗Check out a full list of our current workshops here: https://icea.org/get-certified/live-trainings/

➡️Looking to earn CEs and learn from experienced birth professionals at any time? Check out the ICEA webinar library!

We have so many great webinars like "Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) & Their Impact on the Perinatal Experience," presented by Colleen Weeks.
View Now: https://icea.org/courses/adverse-childhood-experiences-aces-their-impact-on-the-perinatal-experience/

"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 and support creates resilience. We have a powerful opportunity to influence resilience in the mother and, in turn the newborn which will follow them throughout life. This is a powerful “feel good” presentation based in science!"

Birth Pros, this one's for you to chime in on! 🔔
What's one thing you wish every new parent knew before delivering their baby?
Let us know in the chat!

Do you know the importance of creating a birth plan? Read about the pros, cons, and ways you can discuss birth plans with the families you work with on the ICEA blog!
➡️Read Now: https://icea.org/birth-plans-do-you-need-one-the-pros-cons-and-why-they-matter/

We are so excited to share the full schedule for the ICEA 2026 Conference - ELEVATE: Raising The Standard.

These three days are designed for doulas, childbirth educators, and allied health professionals to learn, connect, and elevate their careers to the next level!

➡️Register Today: https://icea.org/conference/

Looking to earn CEs whenever, wherever? Check out the ICEA Webinar library, full of on-demand sessions led by experienced birth professionals.
➡️Check out Dr. Hazel Keim's Webinar Here: https://icea.org/courses/supporting-women-planning-a-vbac/

Join Hazel Keim for an insightful and empowering webinar focused on Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC). This session explores the latest evidence, safety considerations, and supportive strategies for birthing people considering VBAC. Whether you're a birth professional or someone seeking a deeper understanding of VBAC options, this webinar offers practical guidance and compassionate insights to support informed decision-making.