ICEA (International Childbirth Education Association) is a global brand that educates, certifies, and creates a community of professionals dedicated to increasing global access to safe, culturally respectful family-centered perinatal care. Since 1960, ICEA has been a leader in perinatal education, certification, and advocacy. Their mission is to educate, certify, and create a community of professionals working towards improving perinatal care worldwide.

ICEA-trained professionals are equipped with the necessary skills and training to support expectant families and create a culture where they feel safe, respected, and empowered to make informed decisions. ICEA offers various certifications, including the ICEA Childbirth Educator Certification (ICCE), which ensures that childbirth educators have the education and skills required to guide expectant parents through the physical and mental preparations for pregnancy, labor, birth, and parenthood. They also provide the ICEA Birth Doula Certification (ICBD), where trained professionals recognize the significance of childbirth and provide physical and emotional support during this transformative experience.

Through their certifications, ICEA aims to establish perinatal professionals as valued members of the healthcare community, highlighting their specialized skills and contributions in preparing and supporting families. To further their mission, ICEA organizes workshops and events, offers resources and a directory to find certified doulas and educators, and advocates for the importance of perinatal care. Choose ICEA for trusted expertise and a commitment to safe, respectful, and family-centered perinatal care