Announcing Melissa Stern, our new leader in Phoenix!
ICAN is excited to announce Melissa Stern as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Phoenix! How did you find out about ICAN? What drew you to our organization? My midwife told me about it. What part of being an ICAN Chapter Leader are you most excited […]
When VBAC is Not Enough
‘But at least you have a healthy baby!’ That seems to be the go-to statement to new mothers who have just had a cesarean. This is especially something we hear when all we want to do is share our feelings regarding what we may consider a ‘failed birth’. But what happens when you DO get […]
ICAN Defends the Right of Prior Cesarean Mothers to Homebirth
ACOG (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) has recently updated their opinion on the issue of homebirth. The latest statement from the professional organization of obstetricians includes some positives, such as an emphasis on patient autonomy… “Although the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists…believes that hospitals and accredited birth centers are the safest settings for […]
ICAN 2016 – “Respectful Support in Childbirth”
One thing that was inadequately addressed in both my childbirth education and doula training was supporting women who have cesareans. The reason may be that the focus is so heavily placed on treating birth as a normal, natural process, that the reality that a third of all women give birth surgically somehow gets lost. For […]
Elizabeth Quinn named ICAN’s August 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 Emmy Kissinger, our newest leader in Iowa!
ICAN is excited to announce Emmy Kissinger as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Northeast Iowa! . Tell us about the birth climate in your area. Northeast Iowa is in ICAN’s Midlakes region. The best thing about our area is having multiple midwives who truly embody holistic well-woman care. In […]
Introducing our newest chapter leader, Tasha Portley of Texas!
ICAN is excited to announce Tasha Portley as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Tyler! . Tell us about the birth climate in your area. ICAN of Tyler is in Texas, our outside focus regions will be Palestine, Jacksonville, Longview, and Athens. We do have a Doula Network, but I […]
