Amy's Birth Story–Inverted T cesarean for face presentation & out of hospital VBASSC
Reprinted with permission from Doula Momma Graham’s c/s birth Thursday April 3, at 41 weeks and 1 day pregnant, I woke up having mild contractions at about 5am. They were inconsistent and hard to time so I went about my day. They became a bit more regular and by noon they were 8-10 minutes apart. […]
ICAN Conference 2013
If you’ve ever thoughts about volunteering to help ICAN at the national level, but you weren’t sure when, the time is now! We are currently looking for volunteers for the ICAN 2013 Conference Committee. Whether you had the time of your life at the 2011 conference, or if you’ve never attended a conference before, we […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–Cherry Pit Packs
Cherry Pit Packs by Kelly Fischer Any momma who has experienced back labor can tell you how blissful it is to have their partner/doula/nurse put a heating pad of some sort right where it hurts – and most doulas probably bring the familiar rice-in-sock version to each birth they attend. While I’ll freely admit, there’s […]
Not Your Typical Cesarean
Not Your Typical Cesarean An Intro to Special Scars by Jessica Tiderman Most people know at least one person that has had a cesarean. Not many realize that there are a variety of incisions that can be used on the uterus during that cesarean. The most typical incision is a low transverse incision, which is […]
Special Scars Week on the ICAN Blog!
This week we are very excited to be teaming up with the organization Special Scars ~ Special Women to bring you Special Scars Week here on the Blog. This week will feature information on your options for VBAC after a Special Scar incision, birth stories from women with Special Scars and resources for support and […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–Sew-Free Bunting Flags
Colorful triangular flags, called “bunting flags”, bring extra cheer and whimsy to a joyful ocassion. Decorate with brightly colored ones when celebrating a coming birth, or a birthday, or use cooler, soothing tones to make a small space special for a child, or a kid at heart. We found these awesome sewing free bunting flags, […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–ICAN Support Pillows
ICAN debuted our newest support offering at our 2011 Conference in St. Louis. Designed by talented ICANer Mallory Brock from a concept by Education Director Krista Cornish Scott, this fabric can be ordered by the yard directly from www.spoonflower.com with a portion of the sales going to ICAN. One yard of fabric makes three support […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–Lactation Cookies
Lactation cookies are the perfect gift basket item for the new mom in your area, and a delicious treat to make for yourself if you are nursing. These cookies are nutritious, filling, and support breast milk production! Oats have long been associated with increased milk supply, as have flax seeds and brewer’s yeast. These ingredients […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Crafts–Knitted uterus… with a scar
by Kelly Fischer The sight of a knit uterus is certainly a conversation starter! While many of your friends may wonder “why on Earth would you want a knit uterus?”, many birth advocates and professionals would probably be thrilled to have such a unique gift! Add in a band-aide to represent a cesarean scar, and it’s […]
30 Crafts for #ICAN30 this month!
Welcome to February’s ICAN30 theme…… <drumroll> ….. BIRTH/PREGNANCY THEMED CRAFTS! We have many talented and creative people in the ICAN Community and beyond, and this month we’re going to highlight some of our favorites. We’re even having a contest for those of you out there who have designed and made your own awesome handmade items. […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Blogs We Love–Blogs We Want You to Visit
This is the last of our January anniversary posts, and we are wrapping it up with 5 blogs we would like for you to visit! My OB Said What?!?–A collection of quotes said to pregnant, birthing and breastfeeding women, this site has it all from the outrageous to extremely kind quotes (featured on “Thoughtful Thursdays”). […]
A new feature for the ICAN Blog!
Dear ICAN Blog readers, We are excited to share with you the news of our latest feature on the ICAN Blog: “Ask an Expert.” This feature will include posts and question and answer segment by birth professionals and experts who will share with us their thoughts and experiences. Beginning January 30th, we will feature bi-monthly […]
