Have you checked out ICAN’s Instagram? We’re dedicated to meeting women where they’re at to support, educate, and advocate for families as they explore their birthing options. Please follow our social media accounts this month as we dig deeper into placenta accreta and in the future as we explore different topics on cesarean prevention, cesarean recovery,
Day 19 – Connecting on Social Media Read More »
Blood donation can be the difference between life and death for women with accreta, so select ICAN chapters are holding blood drives this month to help bring awareness to accreta and other birth-related blood loss. For those that do not have a local chapter blood drive but still want to donate, a virtual blood drive is available. You can make
Day 18 – Virtual Blood Drive Read More »
ICAN is excited to announce Ann Polan as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of St. Louis What’s your chapter’s name? ICAN of St. Louis How did you find out about ICAN? What drew you to our organization? I found out about ICAN by Googling “cesarean
Announcing New Chapter Leader Ann Polan of ICAN St, Louis Read More »
“The most consistent symptom of a possible accreta is vaginal bleeding in the second trimester and beyond. Painless bleeding is often characteristic of placenta previa, but some sources report that painful bleeding or a persistent aching may be more characteristic of previa-accretas. However, a lack of bleeding or lack of pain does not guarantee an absence of
Day 17 – A Life-Threatening Complication of Prior Cesarean Read More »
In late October of 2015, I got an unexpected positive pregnancy test (very unexpected), but less than a week later I started to bleed a lot and was lead to believe I miscarried. I came to terms with that and things were going okay. Several weeks passed and I found myself at the local ER with severe
Day 16 – Merk’s Birth Story Read More »
Today we honor and remember those we have lost to accreta. The possibility of the loss of both mom and baby is a real risk when dealing with accreta. We thank the families that have opened their hearts and shared stories of their loved one with us. Opening your heart and sharing your loss is not an easy thing
Day 15 – Loss Remembrance Day: Lauren’s Birth Story Read More »
“C-sections should only occur if medically necessary, and doctors should support VBAC when possible. I was never even told this could be a risk after a c-section.” ~ Alisha (accreta mom) . Follow ICAN on facebook, pinterest, and instagram. Like and share our accreta mom quote graphics! . #ICANsavelives Read about ICAN’s Accreta Awareness Month.
Day 14 – Accreta Mom Quotes Read More »
Nominated by Melissa Mathewson: “Rebecca has been a vital part of our leadership team for more than three years now. She has done all of the legwork with opening our bank account and completing our financial reports. Having a trustworthy person in this position was key for me when taking over the chapter as leader,
October Volunteer of the Month ~ Rebecca Dansereau Read More »
“…Months earlier, when they decided to have a third child, Adam and Seeff never considered that Kiran and Misha might be left without a mother. “We had plenty of love and resources to give,” Adam says. “You just don’t think that you’re playing roulette with the stability of the older children’s lives.” Adam’s situation, unusual
Day 13 – Too Deeply Attached Read More »
With a 7% mortality rate, the risk of severe hemorrhage, and often a premature baby, it’s no surprise that the amount of staff to assist the surgery would increase. However, with barely room to move, the number of staff assisting demonstrates the severity of having accreta. . Follow ICAN on facebook, pinterest, and instagram. Like and share our
Day 12 – A Look at an Accreta Operating Room Read More »
