ICAN is excited to announce Tina Stanley as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Sonoma County! What’s your chapter’s name? ICAN of Sonoma County How did you find out about ICAN? What drew you to our organization? After participating in a birth storytelling event and telling my Cesarean and
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The International Cesarean Awareness Network is powered by the selfless efforts of our numerous volunteers. We cannot thank our dedicated volunteers enough for their cooperation and service in assisting ICAN with accomplishing its mission.In an effort to acknowledge some of our amazing volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to offer support, education, and advocacy
Stephanie Shumaker named ICAN’s November Volunteer of the Month! Read More »
During Cesarean Awareness Month in April every year we sell a t-shirt to bring in funds for our mission and to spread awareness through people wearing these t-shirts far and wide. This year we’ll be choosing our CAM shirt design from submissions from people like you! Beginning now, we will accept submissions of t-shirt designs
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ICAN is excited to announce Jamie O’Kane as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of South Denver, Colorado! What’s your chapter’s name? ICAN of South Denver How did you find out about ICAN? What drew you to our organization? We have a large Denver chapter that meets on
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This limited edition is a lovely opaque maroon and white with metallic gold top and string. And don’t worry if kiddos or pesky paws get a hold of it – the shatterproof design prevents dangerous and messy breakage! The ornament is only on sale from Nov 1st through Nov 19th to ensure arrival before Christmas.
This season’s fundraiser announced – an ICAN ornament! Read More »
As October ends, we would like to thank everyone who supported ICAN Accreta Awareness Month. The reach this month was amazing; the information that went out reached over 21,000 people. The more the information was shared, the more moms spoke out about how they and their families have been affected by accreta. Conversations about accreta, especially
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“At the very least, [placenta accreta/percreta] often results in severe hemorrhage, hysterectomy, loss of fertility, uterine rupture, and significant damage to the urological system or abdomen of the mother, not to mention prematurity in the baby. This is why it is important to avoid the first cesarean whenever possible, to not automatically schedule repeat cesareans in most
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October 2016 It is with great excitement that the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) announces Lakeisha M. Dennis as ICAN’s new President, effective October 1. Lakeisha served the Board of Directors as Chapter Director and Member at Large and previously as the NorthEast Regional Coordinator. She was also the founder and chapter leader for ICAN
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“Blood was crucial in determining my surgical outcome. After five units of blood, my surgery was successful. In addition to saving my life, a beautiful five-pound baby was brought into the world. Today, Cooper, 4, is a thriving preschooler who is able to have his mom in his life. I now share my story in
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October is nearly over, but the need for blood donations isn’t. Even if you weren’t able to donate this month, we implore you to find time throughout the year to make a difference to those at risk from accreta and other birth-related blood loss. This one small act of kindness can potentially save three lives! The
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