ICAN’s April Volunteer of the Month!
ICAN’s April Volunteer of the Month is Nicole Goddard! Nicole is the Western Regional Coordinator for ICAN. How long have you been an ICAN member? 9 years How did you first find ICAN? My first birth ended in an unnecessary cesarean, and I suffered from PPD due to the way my birth ended up. I […]
Meet the Leadership: Alicea Acevedo, ICAN of Tallahassee
ICAN is excited to announce Alicea Acevedo as our newest Chapter Leader! “I have very strong feelings about providers giving out incomplete and misleading information. Women can make their own decisions but should have correct and complete information.” ~ Alicea Acevedo, ICAN of Tallahassee Please introduce yourself to ICAN: I am married with two daughters, […]
Black Maternal Health Week Arrives Soon!
Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 – 17) falls right in the middle of Cesarean Awareness Month and ICAN is gathering stories to raise awareness of the racism and discrimination people of color face in pregnancy and childbirth. Please help us in this effort! Submit your story here. Apply for ICAN’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee here.
2018 Cesarean Awareness Month T-Shirt Sale!
The newest t-shirt in ICAN’s awareness line is available now! Purchases can be made through March 23rd here. Available in two colors – graphite heather and ICAN garnet – proceeds will help support ICAN’s mission to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean […]
Volunteer of the Month: April Henry, March 2018
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 […]
Meet the Leadership: Rachel Gorst, ICAN of Milwaukee
ICAN is excited to announce Rachel Gorst as our newest Chapter Leader! “I think it’s important to educate yourself and know the facts and know all your options. I feel strongly that that is a number one contributor to unnecessary c-sections.” ~ Rachel Gorst, ICAN of Milwaukee Please introduce yourself to ICAN: I’m married to […]
Meet the Leadership: Jen Valencia, ICAN of Colorado Springs
ICAN is excited to announce Jen Valencia as our newest Chapter Leader! “I am most excited to help families know and understand they have options; that their birth choices belong to them. I am excited to be able to offer them a place for recovery, support, education, and most of all a voice.” ~ Jen […]
Meet the Leadership: Jessica Upchurch, ICAN of Atlanta
ICAN is excited to announce Jessica Upchurch as our newest Chapter Leader! “I love being witness to the healing and growth of others. I love birth: the good, the bad, and the ugly. As a chapter leader, I get to be there as others share their story. I get to support and empower women.” ~ […]
Meet the Leadership: Gladys Lasley, ICAN of Louisville
ICAN is excited to announce Gladys Lasley as our newest Chapter Leader! “I want to see more VBAC and VBA2C options being offered in our community. Many mothers still do not know their options or have been misinformed and it is my responsibility to keep on sharing the mission of ICAN.” ~ Gladys Lasley, ICAN […]
Volunteer of the Month: Bronwyn Fackrell, February 2018
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 […]
Meet the Leadership: Brandie Kiefer, ICAN of Spokane
ICAN is excited to announce Brandie Kiefer as our newest Chapter Leader! “I want women to know that ICAN is about advocacy and supporting women’s birthing decisions. It’s not about only supporting some of their decisions or about trying to talk them into making a certain decision.” ~ Brandie Kiefer, ICAN of Spokane Please introduce […]
Volunteer of the Month: Leiko Hidaka, January 2018
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 […]