Day 5 – The Aftermath of Accreta
Normal blood loss in a vaginal birth: 500 ml Normal blood loss in a cesarean: 1000 ml Blood loss in an accreta cesarean: 7500 ml Pledge to donate blood in ICAN’s virtual blood drive today. . #ICANsavelives Read about ICAN’s Accreta Awareness Month.
Day 4 – ACOG Quote
“The incidence of placenta accreta has increased and seems to parallel the increasing cesarean delivery rate.” ~ ACOG . ACOG – Committee Opinion – Placenta Accreta, July 2012 and Reaffirmed 2015 Follow ICAN on facebook, pinterest, and instagram. Like and share our accreta awareness graphics! . #ICANsavelives Read about ICAN’s Accreta Awareness Month.
Day 1 – Welcome to Accreta Awareness Month
During the month of October, ICAN will be focused on bringing awareness to the condition of placenta accreta, when the placenta attaches too deeply into the uterine wall. This condition carries a 7% mortality risk to the mom due to massive blood loss. Moms are normally made very aware of the risk of uterine rupture when […]
NOVA Chapters of ICAN and Hope for Accreta Hold Blood Drives
Most people have heard of a cesarean birth but few have ever heard of the life-threatening pregnancy complication called Placenta Accreta that is a potential risk of future cesarean births. The Northern Virginia chapters of ICAN and Hope for Accreta Foundation are hosting two blood drive events to help save the lives of these mothers. Both organizations are coming together to […]
Top Ten Reasons to Volunteer on the 2011 ICAN Conference Committee
By Maureen Finneran Hetrick ICAN Conference Director Have you been wondering what you can do to help ICAN? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of women? Consider joining the ICAN 2011 Conference Committee! You can help make next year’s conference the best ever! Top Ten Reasons to Volunteer on the 2011 […]