Founded in September 2009, the IABPP is at the forefront of a movement to empower expecting and new parents to make the right decisions for themselves and their babies. They introduced a new approach to the baby planning industry by focusing on the needs of their clients through parental education and emotional support. They established the first and only certification program in the baby planning industry that is designed to train future baby planners to educate and support expectant and new parents. They are also the first baby planning organization to introduce an advisory board, board of directors, faculty, and certifying board. In addition, the IABPP supports all childbirth educators through a wealth of educational resources via online webinars, an online tv show, and various educational partnerships.

Founder, Mary Oscategui was the first to present the baby planning industry with an e-book , “The Baby Planner: A Guide to Becoming a Baby Planner and starting your own business”, which provides those interested in a baby planning career with all the tools and support necessary to get started in the new industry of baby planning. The book defines the role of a baby planner, establishes a scope of practice, and covers a wide variety of topics: birthing basics, breastfeeding basics, sleeping basics, product basics, business basics, liability, and much more. The second edition of her book, “The Baby Planner Profession: What You Need To Know! The Ultimate Guide and Resource For Baby Planner Professionals” is now available on paperback.

Committed to supporting the Green movement, for the future of our children and earth, Mary Oscategui introduced the first Greenproofing Training Program,  providing baby planners childbirth professionals with an in depth look at the world of greenproofing for their clients. Her latest book: “The Baby Planner’s Guide to Greenproofing your Home”, will be released in the late Fall of 2010.