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Meet the Leadership: Melissa Wood, ICAN of Grand Rapids

ICAN is excited to announce our newest Chapter Leader! “Your body is your own and you are entitled to what happens to and with it. Women are too often treated as if they have less rights for their body while it is carrying life. Every woman has the right to informed, consensual care during their […]

Why I Came to ICAN – A Chapter Leader’s Story

Why I Came to ICAN – A Chapter Leader’s Story Tamoyia Ragsdale, ICAN of Bowie Two years ago, while pregnant with my third baby, I had a cesarean due to complete placenta previa, followed by an emergency hysterectomy due to severe hemorrhaging. Most of my days following felt heavy and dark. My therapist suggested that […]

Join Us For A Live CBAC Story!

Join Us For A CBAC Story! In honor of CBAC Awareness Month, please join us on the main ICAN Facebook page on Tuesday, February 26th at 8:30 pm CST as one of our Chapter Leaders shares her CBAC story with us via Facebook Live. We are looking forward to it and hope you will join […]

Meet the Leadership: Kimberly Thoner, ICAN of San Diego

ICAN is excited to announce our newest Chapter Leader! “I wish people knew how long ICAN has been around and that all birth stories are welcomed!” – Kimberly Thoner, ICAN of San Diego Please tell us a little about yourself. I have two kids and have been married for five years. I enjoy spending time […]

Meet the Leadership: Chelsea Boothe, ICAN of Birmingham

ICAN is excited to announce Chelsea Boothe as our newest Chapter Leader! “A cesarean can affect you far longer than just the day you give birth. Many women are good candidates for VBAC and should have that as a safe birthing option.” – Chelsea Boothe, ICAN of Birmingham Please tell us a little about yourself! […]

Meet the Leadership: Jillisa Kraemer, ICAN of the Twin Ports

ICAN is excited to announce Jillisa Kraemer as our newest Chapter Leader! “I wish more people were aware of ICAN in general, which I am thrilled to be able to help bring to fruition!” – Jillisa Kraemer, ICAN of the Twin Ports Please share a little about yourself. I am a wife and mother of […]

ICAN’s January Volunteer of the Month

ICAN is excited to announce Elli Mazeres as our January Volunteer of the Month! Elli is a member of ICAN of the Capital District. How long have you been an ICAN member and how did you find us? A bit over 1.5 years. I found ICAN through an internet search. What motivates you as a […]