Meet the Leadership: Jill Panunto, ICAN of Delaware
ICAN is excited to announce Jill Panunto as our newest Chapter Leader! “I hope to ignite a drive to lower our cesarean rates, increase our VBAC success rates, and eventually, change legislation to allow VBACs outside the hospital setting.” – Jill Panunto, ICAN of Delaware Please share a little about yourself. I am a nature […]
Meet the Leadership: Jessica Anderson, ICAN of the Twin Cities
ICAN is excited to announce Jessica Anderson as our newest Chapter Leader! “I wish people knew ICAN isn’t just a VBAC group. We are welcoming of all people wherever they are on their journey.” – Jessica Anderson, ICAN of the Twin Cities Please share a little about yourself. I have 3 children, the first who was […]
Meet the Leadership: Aron Owens, ICAN of the Suncoast
ICAN is excited to announce Aron Owens as our newest Chapter Leader! “I am excited to empower moms who are considering a VBAC birth, to support moms who have had cesarean births, and to educate and reach out to physicians to encourage them to be true supporters of VBACs.” -Aron Owens, ICAN of the Suncoast […]
Meet the Leadership: Sarah Dyer, ICAN of South Charlotte
ICAN is excited to announce Sarah Dyer as our newest Chapter Leader! “I’m excited to be in a position to help mothers who may be in a really difficult place mentally and emotionally after a disappointing or traumatic birth experience. I want to be able to offer hope and facilitate healing.” – Sarah Dyer, ICAN […]
Meet the Leadership: Erin Davis, ICAN of Southwestern PA
ICAN is excited to announce Erin Davis as our newest Chapter Leader! “I’m excited to leverage my training in childbirth education to help moms gain access to evidenced-based information that they can use to help understand the benefits and risks of repeat cesarean and vaginal birth after cesarean.” – Erin Davis, ICAN of Southwestern PA […]
Meet the Leadership: Serena Oliveira, ICAN of Vancouver Island
ICAN is excited to announce Serena Oliveira as our newest Chapter Leader! “It is everyone’s birthright to have access to up to date, evidence based research and community support in all realms of reproductive health, wellness and education.” – Serena Oliveira, ICAN of Vancouver Island Please tell us a little about yourself. I am a […]
Meet the Leadership: Megan Stark, ICAN of North Charlotte
ICAN is excited to announce Megan Stark as our newest Chapter Leader! “Birth is a life-changing experience, and I believe that education and support is the key to making sure the experience is one you remember with power and joy!” – Megan Stark, ICAN of North Charlotte Please share a little about yourself. My […]
Meet the Leadership: Cassia Beckman, ICAN of Atlanta
ICAN is excited to announce Cassia Beckman as our newest Chapter Leader! “Women have a right to be informed of their options, including the risks and benefits of those options, and make their own choices in their care. Healthy maternity care has to include respect for true informed consent as well as informed refusal.” – Cassia […]
Meet the Leadership: Sarah McLaughlin Baize, ICAN of Phoenix
ICAN is excited to announce Sarah McLaughlin Baize as our newest Chapter Leader! “My strongest belief is that most of our efforts need to go into preventing moms from ever having a first cesarean. After doing this training, I realize how few moms get their VBAC experience.” – Sarah McLaughlin Baize, ICAN of Phoenix Where […]
Meet the Leadership: Alexis Scott, ICAN of Fargo-Moorhead
ICAN is excited to announce Alexis Scott as our newest Chapter Leader! “There are always choices; no one else should be in control of your voice.” ~ Alexis Scott, ICAN of Fargo-Moorhead Please introduce yourself to ICAN: I graduated from college with a degree in Business. I speak Spanish fluently and have worked mostly in […]
Meet the Leadership: Karla Wiegrefe, ICAN of Fargo-Moorhead
ICAN is excited to announce Karla Wiegrefe as our newest Chapter Leader! “We can’t talk about the risks and none of the benefits of one thing (VBAC) and the benefits but none of the risks of the other (CS) and yet that is too often when our maternity system does. How much better everyone is […]
Meet the Leadership: Tiffany Venekamp, ICAN of HKA Texas
ICAN is excited to announce Tiffany Venekamp as our newest Chapter Leader! “Informed Consent has not been given if a provider does not lay all the options on the table with honest pros and cons of said choices. ” ~ Tiffany Venekamp, ICAN of HKA, Texas Please introduce yourself to ICAN: I am the mother […]