ICAN is excited to announce Gladys Lasley as our newest Chapter Leader! “I want to see more VBAC and VBA2C options being offered in our community. Many mothers still do not know their options or have been misinformed and it is my responsibility to keep on sharing the mission of ICAN.” ~ Gladys Lasley, ICAN
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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
Volunteer of the Month: Bronwyn Fackrell, February 2018 Read More »
ICAN is excited to announce Brandie Kiefer as our newest Chapter Leader! “I want women to know that ICAN is about advocacy and supporting women’s birthing decisions. It’s not about only supporting some of their decisions or about trying to talk them into making a certain decision.” ~ Brandie Kiefer, ICAN of Spokane Please introduce
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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
Volunteer of the Month: Leiko Hidaka, January 2018 Read More »
Every second Wednesday, our blog features a book review as part of our Book Club series! Check here to discover the latest books on topics such as pregnancy, labor, postpartum, and recovery from birth. If you have read the featured book or if you just finished a new and exciting book, please feel free to
ICAN Book Club: How To Heal a Bad Birth – Melissa Bruijn and Debby Gould Read More »
Heather’s VBA2C Birth Story (photo provided by Heather) Birth story and photos shared by Heather M.; originally posted in 2014 During my last few prenatal visits, my provider had been getting more and more negative about my vba2c [vaginal birth after 2 cesareans]. I would hear comments like, “Oh, you are not dilated at all
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ICAN is excited to announce PJ Barnett as our newest Chapter Leader! “I am really excited about being able to educate and empower others and to collaborate with professionals to see how we can help even more.” ~ PJ Barnett, ICAN of North Houston Please introduce yourself to ICAN: I am a licensed funeral director,
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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
2018 Cesarean Awareness Month T-Shirt Design Contest! Read More »
ICAN is excited to announce Rachel Curtis as our newest Chapter Leader! “Women are being coerced into cesareans and repeat cesareans they don’t want and this is a violation of their human rights. This is above all a reproductive rights issue.” ~ Rachel Curtis, ICAN of El Paso Please introduce yourself to ICAN: I have
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ICAN is excited to announce Melinda Green as our newest Chapter Leader! “I am excited to meet and help other moms and improve the VBAC climate in my area.” ~ Melinda Green, ICAN of Northwest Alabama Please introduce yourself to ICAN: I have a Business Degree from the University of Alabama in Huntsville. I was
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