ICAN is excited to announce our newest Chapter Leader! “I believe every birthing person should have access to accurate information and support and be able to explore birth choices.” – Liza Mordkovich, ICAN of Manhattan How did you find out about ICAN? I contacted ICAN when I was going for a VBAC. Please tell
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ICAN is excited to announce our newest Chapter Leader! “I love to listen to women sharing their birth stories and I fully believe in the transformative experience of being heard when you tell your story.” – Katherine Anderson, ICAN of Westchester Please share a little about yourself. I have a been a musician all my life
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ICAN is excited to announce our newest Chapter Leader! “I strongly believe it is possible for women to VBAMC, and they have the right to make informed decisions as I did with my HBA3C.” – Dedra Straka, ICAN of the Capital District (NY) Please share a little about yourself. I have a Bachelor of Arts
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VBAC after Cesarean for Arrest of Descent or Cephalo-Pelvic Disproportion – written by Pamela Vireday A cesarean for “Arrest of Descent” means a cesarean done after a woman has dilated fully and pushed for a while without the baby descending. The amount of pushing time required for the diagnosis varies from source to source
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ICAN is excited to announce our newest Chapter Leader! “Your body is your own and you are entitled to what happens to and with it. Women are too often treated as if they have less rights for their body while it is carrying life. Every woman has the right to informed, consensual care during their
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Why I Came to ICAN – A Chapter Leader’s Story Tamoyia Ragsdale, ICAN of Bowie Two years ago, while pregnant with my third baby, I had a cesarean due to complete placenta previa, followed by an emergency hysterectomy due to severe hemorrhaging. Most of my days following felt heavy and dark. My therapist suggested that
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Join Us For A CBAC Story! In honor of CBAC Awareness Month, please join us on the main ICAN Facebook page on Tuesday, February 26th at 8:30 pm CST as one of our Chapter Leaders shares her CBAC story with us via Facebook Live. We are looking forward to it and hope you will join
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ICAN is excited to announce our newest Chapter Leader! “I wish people knew how long ICAN has been around and that all birth stories are welcomed!” – Kimberly Thoner, ICAN of San Diego Please tell us a little about yourself. I have two kids and have been married for five years. I enjoy spending time
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ICAN is excited to announce Chelsea Boothe as our newest Chapter Leader! “A cesarean can affect you far longer than just the day you give birth. Many women are good candidates for VBAC and should have that as a safe birthing option.” – Chelsea Boothe, ICAN of Birmingham Please tell us a little about yourself!
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ICAN is excited to announce Jillisa Kraemer as our newest Chapter Leader! “I wish more people were aware of ICAN in general, which I am thrilled to be able to help bring to fruition!” – Jillisa Kraemer, ICAN of the Twin Ports Please share a little about yourself. I am a wife and mother of
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