Two maternity "gurus" on cesareans and "fairytale births"
Recent interviews with Sheila Kitzinger and Ina May Gaskin have raised interesting points about mother’s expectations for birth and birth outcomes. As quoted in the Telegraph, Sheila Kitzinger, the pioneer of the natural birth movement, says heavy marketing of a “perfect birth” has left countless women feeling like failures when their own experiences fall short […]
Wrapping up 2009: What can ICAN do for you?
A letter from ICAN President Desirre Andrews: As we approach the end of year, I want to invite you to become more involved with ICAN and help support our mission. We recently launched our new “What is ICAN?” video, made by one of our chapter leaders in Connecticut. You can view it here. This is […]
Video: Avoiding C-sections in Stalled Childbirth
Dr. Aaron Caughey (OB/GYN) breaks down the research on the topic of cesareans for “stalled” labor and offers advice for women in discussing the issue with care providers. Bottom line: waiting for 2-4 hours after “stall” leads to better outcomes for mothers and similar outcomes for babies as cesarean.
Best of the Birth Blogs – Week Ending November 15th
Your weekly one-stop for highlights from the birth blogosphere. Visit weekly for the latest on childbirth, especially related to cesarean prevention, recovery, and VBAC. To nominate a blog post to be featured here, email me at blog@ican-online.org Reality Rounds – Inshallah: A bittersweet post on how early seeds of doubt sown during birth can affect […]
Chicago Mom to OB Who Dumped Her: No Cesarean Necessary
Despite being callously dumped by her OB practice on the day before her due date, this resilient Chicago mom – with the support of her husband and ICAN – went on to VBAC her sixth baby girl.
Mother seeking VBA3C: "I've had no right to choose what I want"
A Maryland mom who desires a VBA3C (vaginal birth after three cesareans) made her local news last night. Hats off to Lori for standing up for her rights!
Video: My Birth Journeys by Danielle Elwood
Danielle shares this touching video with us that chronicles her two cesarean births: My Birth Journeys from Danielle Elwood on Vimeo.
November Webinars:Home Birth After Cesarean
Join the women of ICAN at this month’s online events! Online webinars offer you the opportunity to learn and interact in an exciting format. All you need to participate is a computer with internet access and speakers or a headset. Educational webinars are free to ICAN subscribers. If you are not a current subscriber, you […]
Best of the Birth Blogs: Week Ending November 8th
Your weekly one-stop for highlights from the birth blogosphere. Visit weekly for the latest on childbirth, especially related to cesarean prevention, recovery, and VBAC. To nominate a blog post to be featured here, email me at blog@ican-online.org Keyboard Revolutionary – How Does Birth Impact a Mother? By reflecting on her own birth experiences, Jill […]
What is ICAN? New video!
Best of the Birth Blogs: Week Ending November 1st
Your weekly one-stop for highlights from the birth blogosphere. Visit weekly for the latest on childbirth, especially related to cesarean prevention, recovery, and VBAC. To nominate a blog post to be featured here, email me at blog@ican-online.org Science & Sensibility – Does It? Really? “WHO Admits: There Is No Evidence for Recommending a 10-15% […]
Eight Years Ago Today – A Cesarean Story
Krista Cornish Scott remembered her eight-year-old’s cesarean in real time on Facebook earlier this week. We are re-posting it here:
