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Volunteer of the Month: Amanda Beck, September 2017

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 […]

P.O.S.T.B.I.R.T.H.

On August 17th, 2017, The National Accreta Foundation, The Institute for Perinatal Quality Improvement and The Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine pushed out an online awareness campaign on P.O.S.T.B.I.R.T.H. warning signs. What is this awareness campaign all about? P.O.S.T.B.I.R.T.H. is an acronym for postpartum complications warning signs that need immediate attention for the safety of […]

Meet the Leadership: Terressa Powell, ICAN of the Coachella Valley

ICAN is excited to announce Terressa Powell as our newest Chapter Leader! I strongly believe that in today’s world there are a lot of medical interventions that are avoidable that “cause” women to have cesareans. ~ Terressa Powell, ICAN of the Coachella Valley Please introduce yourself to ICAN: I am a mother of six, five […]

Sharing Your Why

  Find these Testimonial Graphics and more on Pinterest! If you would like to share a testimonial of how ICAN has helped you, please submit this form or leave your comment below.                                        

Meet the Leadership: Natalie Uy, ICAN of Tucson

ICAN is excited to announce Natalie Uy as our newest Chapter Leader!   “I really think there’s a big gap between what providers are telling patients and what the current research says. Women deserve better.” ~ Natalie Uy, ICAN of Tucson Please introduce yourself to ICAN: I’m a Tucson native. I went to college to […]

Exciting New Features on ICAN’s Website!

Announcing two new features on ICAN’s website! Chapter Leader of Color Grant We are excited to announce that ICAN has begun taking donations to directly fund a grant for Chapter Leaders of Color! In an effort to grow in inclusiveness and diversity, this Chapter Leader of Color Grant will help partially or fully cover the […]

Empowered Birth

Empowered Birth. What does this mean? What does this look like? That is up to you. Does an empowered birth include one type of delivery, vaginal or cesarean, or any type of delivery? Does an empowered birth include pain medications or none? Does it include a top 10 list of items you can check off […]

Meet the Leadership: Ryann Morales, ICAN of Northern Virginia

ICAN is excited to announce Ryann Morales as our newest Chapter Leader! “We need to be reaching moms before that primary cesarean! I love VBACs but I love knowing a mom never needs to have one even more!” ~ Ryann Morales, ICAN of Northern Virginia Please introduce yourself to ICAN: I used to be a […]

Introducing the ICAN Book Club series!

Every second Wednesday, our blog will be featuring a book review as part of our new 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 […]

Who Sees Me?

It’s been six weeks since you gave birth to your first precious baby. You finally feel strong enough to leave the house with just the diaper bag, car seat, stroller, and baby wrap. Today is a “play date” with your birth education class. You are excited to show off your newborn but you are also […]

Meet the Leadership: Emily McAuliff, ICAN of Pensacola

ICAN is excited to announce Emily McAuliff as our newest Chapter Leader! “I want others to know that having a repeat cesarean is not always a “safe” choice. More women need to know that they can have VBACs, even if it means finding a new care provider.” ~ Emily McAuliff, ICAN of Pensacola Please introduce […]

ICAN Board of Directors Announcement

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) is excited to announce Lindsey Seger as its new President. Lindsey has served on the Board of Directors as both Vice President and President in the past and is the current Accreditation Coordinator. She is also the chapter leader for ICAN of Nashville, a certified childbirth educator, and a diagnostic […]