March 2017

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Hillary Donaghy of Southeastern Pennsylvania – Welcome to ICAN!

ICAN is excited to announce Hillary Donaghy as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Southeastern Pennsylvania! . Tell us about the birth climate in your area. ICAN of Southeastern Pennsylvania serves Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Chester County, and Bucks County. We have a number of outstanding midwives […]

Amber Pillar is ICAN’s March 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 […]

Welcome to ICAN, Victoria Lero of Baton Rouge!

ICAN is excited to announce Victoria Lero as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Baton Rouge! . Tell us about the birth climate in your area. Our chapter covers Baton Rouge, LA. We have a high rate of cesareans and the mothers do not have access to […]

Healing from a Traumatic Cesarean

Women’s emotional reactions and adjustment to cesarean birth vary widely. Although some women recover fairly quickly and accept the surgical birth as a necessary step to a healthy baby and to becoming a mother, others experience various degrees of sadness, disappointment, anger, violation, loss of self-esteem, guilt, depression, and sometimes post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Some […]

Cesarean Awareness T-Shirt 2017!

“Probably the biggest risk of the first cesarean is the repeat cesarean.” ~ Dr. Elliott Main This quote gets a beautiful decorative lettering treatment on our 2017 Cesarean Awareness Month t-shirt. It’s available in two colors and for a limited time. Start a conversation, spread some awareness, and support ICAN’s efforts in the process! Get […]

Kylie Brewer of Southeast Idaho is ICAN’s Newest Chapter Leader!

ICAN is excited to announce Kylie Brewer as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Southeast Idaho! . Tell us about the birth climate in your area. Our chapter covers all of South East Idaho, including Idaho Falls, Blackfoot, Shelly, Pocatello, and Rexburg. There is a high volume […]