It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the International Childbirth Education Association. ICEA is an organization of over 4,000 members from throughout the United States and 42 countries who believe in freedom of choice based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care.

ICEA offers a variety of learning opportunities for members, to enhance their personal development and the programs they provide for expectant parents and new families.

Certification Programs are designed to assure that the educator has achieved a level of expertise in her area of focus. See Certification/Training.

Professional Training Programs are designed to provide training for new and experienced educators seeking to enhance their skills and methods of teaching. See Certification/Training.

International Convention: The annual International Convention for 2008 will be held in Buffalo, New York, October 23-25, 2008. See International Convention.

International Journal of Childbirth Education: A professional journal that is distributed to members four times each year. See Membership for sample articles.

ICEA Bookmarks: A catalog of professional resources that may be purchased through the ICEA Bookcenter. See Bookcenter.

As a recognized leader in the field of childbirth and parenting education, ICEA invites you to explore these web pages to further enhance your practice. If ICEA can be of further service to you, please call the ICEA Central Office in Raleigh, NC, at 919/863-9487.

All the Best to you as you serve women and their families.

Jeanette Schwartz, ICCE-CD, IAT-CE-D
ICEA President, 2008-2009