The International Center for Traditional Childbearing (ICTC) is a non-profit infant mortality prevention, pregnancy support and midwife training organization, comprised of women and men who want to improve birth outcomes and provide training opportunities in their communities. Incorporated in 1991, ICTC was founded by Shafia M. Monroe in concert with the national support of educators and midwives. For more than a decade, ICTC has built bridges that link national organizations with grassroots movements, and professionals with lay health workers. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, chapters are forming throughout the world and country. ICTC creates opportunities for communities to learn evidence-based infant mortality reduction strategies. It also trains and organizes volunteers to support families during pregnancy and in the postpartum period. Annually, the organization brings midwives and healers together to find solutions to improve birth outcomes, increase breast feeding, and mentor persons aspiring to become midwives.

Contact ICTC

International Center for Traditional Childbearing
2823 N. Portland Blvd.
Portland, Oregon 97217
Phone: 503-460-9324
Email ICTC: ictc@comcast.net
Email Shafia Monroe: sistahmidwife@msn.com