Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“Keep making waves, one starfish at a time.” ~Kelly Fischer, Chapter Leader of ICAN of NE Iowa And a very special happy birthday wish from ICAN to Kelly on this day!
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“If you can’t get rid of the fear, do it afraid.” ~Krista Cornish Scott, ICAN Education Director
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“We have a secret in our culture, and it’s not that birth is painful. It’s that women are strong.” ~Laura Stavoe Harm
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“My body can’t labor and give birth like other women’s bodies. Many women who have had cesareans believe this; it’s almost as if the experience left that message deep in their cells. Remember that every year around the world hundreds of thousands of women give birth by VBAC. Your body still remembers how to labor […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts BONUS!–Knitted Awareness Ribbon
Do you have some leftover maroon yarn from another knitting or crocheting project? Knitting a small ICAN awareness ribbon will use up that little bit of spare yarn and show the world your support for ICAN! Remember to wear your ribbon inverted! These are especially nice to have around during April for Cesarean Awareness Month! […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–Fun Diaper Wipe Case
Add a splash of color to your diaper bag with a cute new wipe case! You can personalize it for yourself or your baby, or make up a few and give them as shower gifts! Or, of course, you could make a lovely ICAN-themed maroon and white one! Why carry around a boring, plain, plastic […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–Easy to Make Baby Sling
Ring slings are simple to make and easy to use. Plus, you get the fun of choosing a fabric that you really enjoy! Wearing your baby in a sling or other carrier has many benefits, not the least of which is increased bonding. Bonded babies are happy babies! Make a sling for yourself or a […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–Make up some Laborade!
Eating and drinking during labor is an important strategy for keeping up your strength. “Laborade” is any drink used during labor to replace electrolytes and provide hydration. There are many recipes to choose from, and most use common kitchen ingredients. Make up a few small batches during the last weeks of pregnancy and freeze them […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–Simple Postpartum Cloth Lochia Pads
Mama cloth is for postpartum, too! Prepare for your post-birth month with these simple, home made postpartum cloth pads. They can be made from recycled fabrics, and they are extra long for spending a lot of time lying down. They are also easy to wash, and can be thrown in with your regular laundry. Find […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–Make Your Own Birthing Skirt
Labor is often a dance back and forth over the line between modesty and nudity. A birthing mama needs both privacy, and easy access. That’s where a birthing skirt comes in very handy! It is a short skirt made of three panels that overlap and are only sew together at the top so that it […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–Belly Cast Decorating Ideas
So now that you’ve made yourself a belly cast what on Earth are you going to do with it? There are some great options! First, consider where you would like to display at as that will dictate what the first steps might be. If you plan to hang it on a wall, make sure you […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–Welcome Mat
You can create a simple but meaningful keepsake for your baby with a photo mat, which can be found inexpensively at most craft stores. I placed one of our baby’s ultrasound images into an autograph mat, which is designed to hold a small photo (4×6) within a large frame (8×10.) This leaves extra mat space […]
