The International Childbirth Education Association (ICEA) is a professional organization that supports parents, educators and other health care providers who believe in freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in family-centered maternity and newborn care. ICEA's goals are to provide: * Training and continuing education programs for pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early infant care * Quality educational resources for parents and educators * Professional certification programs Brief History: ICEA is a nonprofit organization. Since its formation in 1960, ICEA members and member groups have remained autonomous, establishing their own policies and creating their own programs. There are no membership requirements for individuals other than a commitment to family-centered maternity care and the philosophy of freedom to make decisions based on knowledge of alternatives in childbirth.