International Cesarean Awareness Network

Upcoming Webinars and Online Support Meetings

 

ICAN Webinars offer consumers and childbirth professionals the opportunity to learn and interact in an exciting format: through live video and audio sharing. All you need to participate is a computer with internet access and speakers or a headset. We look forward to seeing you on our next educational webinar or online support meeting.

 

Educational webinars are free to ICAN subscribers. If you are not a current subscriber, you may subscribe or renew through the ICAN Bookstore or through your local chapter, or pay the applicable webinar fee.

 

Online support meetings are always free for everyone.

 

February

• One Layer or Two: Much Ado About Something?

 Sunday, February 28, 9:00 pm EST


$15 or click here to become an ICAN subscriber

 Confused by the controversy over single layer vs. double layer? You’re not alone. Whether you’re a mom worried about your own single layer closure, or a birth professional seeking more information, this online session is for you. You’ll learn what the research says about the differences between single layer and double layer closures, including often overlooked information about the role played by suturing patterns and material. Presented by Gretchen Humphries, DVM, this online session provides the information you need to be informed about VBAC.

• Online Support Meeting
  

 Date: TBA

 Join the women of ICAN in a live online support meeting. Share your story, your fears, your dreams…and support other women in their journeys.

 

 

Pre-Recorded Webinars Available For Download

 

Pre-recorded webinars are free for ICAN subscribers. If you are not a current subscriber, you may subscribe or renew through the ICAN Bookstore or through your local chapter, or pay the applicable download fee.

 

• ICAN Birth Class: Cesarean Prevention

Are you keeping your fingers crossed and hoping for the best? Well, take charge and find out ways you can increase your chances of having an easier and safer birth. First-timers and experienced mothers both can benefit from this class. Presented by Claudia Villeneuve, President, ICAN Canada. (120 minutes)

• Journey to VBAC: What You Need to Know

Presented by ICAN with Gretchen Humphries and Rose St. John, Journey to VBAC: What You Need to Know is a must for women planning a VBAC and their partners. You will learn about the basic issues surrounding VBAC plus answers to common questions such as, "Am I a good candidate for a VBAC?" and "How can I maximize my chances of having a vaginal birth next time around?" We also discuss one of the most important but often overlooked issues while planning a VBAC: the father’s role in preventing a cesarean. (Two-part webinar, 90 minutes each.)

• Homebirth After Cesarean: What the Research Does and Doesn’t Say

Is homebirth after cesarean (HBAC) as safe as in-hospital VBAC?  What elements make it risky?  With no studies are available on HBAC, Amy Haas, BCCE takes on the difficult task of applying the available studies on VBAC to the domain of homebirth to give a general idea on its safety. (90 minutes)