Meet the Leadership: Veronica Ramos
What drew you to ICAN? I had a cesarean section myself, and I went to a meeting to help me process my experience. What part of being an ICAN Chapter Leader are you most excited about and why? I am excited to help the chapter leader by being a co-leader and support her in anything […]
Accreta Awareness Month: Gemma’s Story
“Hello my name is Gemma and I am a 35 year old mother of 5 . My first pregnancy 15 years ago ended in a emergency section due to fetal destress, I fell pregnant with babies one and two really quickly so was advised to have planned sections so I did . Three c sections […]
Accreta Awareness Month: Jordan’s Story
“This month is Accreta Awareness Month. Many of you asked why my delivery was so traumatic. Well I’ll give you the summary of what happened during my pregnancy and delivery. At only 5 weeks pregnant, I went to the bathroom in the middle of the night to find blood when I wiped. I did spot […]
Accreta Awareness Month: Carol’s Story
“I have 3 girls 19,16 & 11 years old. All born very early at 27 weeks, 27 weeks, (angel baby boy, born asleep) 23+6 weeks & 26 weeks. So l knew it’d be a stressful pregnancy, just not this early. I was told at 5 weeks that baby had implanted on a previous c section […]
Meet the Leadership: Katherine Anderson
ICAN is excited to announce our newest Chapter Leader! “I love to listen to women sharing their birth stories and I fully believe in the transformative experience of being heard when you tell your story.” – Katherine Anderson, ICAN of Westchester Please share a little about yourself. I have a been a musician all my life […]
Meet the Leadership: Dedra Staka
ICAN is excited to announce our newest Chapter Leader! “I strongly believe it is possible for women to VBAMC, and they have the right to make informed decisions as I did with my HBA3C.” – Dedra Straka, ICAN of the Capital District (NY) Please share a little about yourself. I have a Bachelor of Arts […]
VBAC After Cesarean for Arrest of Descent or CPD
VBAC after Cesarean for Arrest of Descent or Cephalo-Pelvic Disproportion – written by Pamela Vireday A cesarean for “Arrest of Descent” means a cesarean done after a woman has dilated fully and pushed for a while without the baby descending. The amount of pushing time required for the diagnosis varies from source to source […]
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 […]
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 […]