The International Childbirth Initiative (ICI) is a partnership that supports safe and respectful maternity care around the world. The ICI 12 Steps place the MotherBaby-Family unit at the center of maternity care to ensure that all families have the opportunity for a positive birth experience that follows guidelines for evidence-based care and reduces inequities within health systems. 

 ICI is implementing the 12 Steps in birthing facilities in 25 countries. Current countries include Brazil, Canada, Colombia, India, Mongolia, the Philippines, Turkey, and the United States.

Please support mothers, newborns, and their families to have safe and respectful birth experiences, free from disrespect, discrimination, expensive or inadequate services by supporting the International Childbirth Initiative today. To learn more, visit ICIchildbirth.org.

ICI was developed by founding partners, the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics and the International MotherBaby Childbirth Organization, with the White Ribbon Alliance, the International Confederation of Midwives, and the International Pediatric Association, and with input from over 20 endorsing organizations including Every Mother Counts, the International Childbirth Education Association, and more. (See icichildbirth.org for a complete list of endorsing organizations.)

Donations are tax-deductible in the US and the UK.