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Stephanni Prelac of Atlanta is ICAN’s newest leader!

ICAN is excited to announce Stephanni Prelac as our newest chapter leader. She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Atlanta! Tell us about the birth climate in your area. We’re in Georgia, serving the greater Atlanta area. We have many many practices that are coming on board or are HIGHLY on board with […]

Announcing New Chapter Leader Ashley Wheeler of Jacksonville

ICAN is excited to announce Ashley Wheeler as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Jacksonville (NC). Tell us about the birth climate in your area. ICAN of Jacksonville serves Onslow County in North Carolina. The best thing about our area is that most people are open minded and are […]

Lauren Coroleuski of Springfield, MO is ICAN’s newest leader!

ICAN is excited to announce Lauren Coroleuski as our newest chapter leader. She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Springfield, MO! Tell us about the birth climate in your area.  Our chapter is located in Springfield, Missouri and serves Springfield as well as the surrounding cities of Southwest Missouri. The best thing […]

Why is our VBAC Rate So Dismal?

Improving VBAC Success Through the VBAC Evaluation Katie Gaither had her first cesarean in 2004 for breech presentation. She got pregnant again shortly after that birth. She was told she had a high chance of uterine rupture and that she wouldn’t find a provider who would agree to a trial of labor after cesarean (TOLAC).  […]

Should Mothers be Denied Option of VBA2C? ACOG Clarifies.

If you have ever wondered what the leadership of your local ICAN chapter does, the following is a good example of our work to promote ICAN’s mission of improving maternal-child health by reducing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC).   In September, a member […]

Announcing Mollie Madden a New Chapter Leader of Hampton Roads!

ICAN is excited to announce Mollie Madden as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Hampton Roads! What’s your chapter’s name? ICAN of Hampton Roads How did you find out about ICAN? What drew you to our organization? My Bradley teacher and doula told me about it and invited […]

Suzanne Chesney December Volunteer of the Month!

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 […]

Announcing Tina Stanley A New Chapter Leader, Sonoma County

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 […]

Stephanie Shumaker named ICAN’s November Volunteer of the Month!

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 […]

T-Shirt Design Competition!!!

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 […]

Announcing Jamie O’Kane a New Chapter Leader, South Denver

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 […]

This season’s fundraiser announced – an ICAN ornament!

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. […]