Jessica's VBAC of Xander
At about 6 months gestation, I went to the E.R. for what I thought was premature labor. My previous pregnancy had resulted in a miscarriage so I had some cause for concern. After plenty of testing, the results were inconclusive. I was having some fierce abdominal pain that we could not identify. I went home […]
Amy's Births of Jack and Xander
JACK’S BIRTH STORY A Scheduled C-Section My due date was October 5, 2008. And as the end of September rolled on, there was absolutely zero sign that Jack would join us any time soon. Not a single contraction, nothing. Each week at my doctor appointments, I got the same news. A fingertip dilated and not […]
Cesarean Awareness Month!
It’s Cesarean Awareness Month and here at the ICAN Blog, I’m excited to share a lot of great birth stories, guest posts, videos and more during the month of April! As a reminder, if you would like your birth story to be featured on the ICAN Blog during this month (and it hasn’t been featured […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“The wisdom and compassion a woman can intuitively experience in childbirth can make her a source of healing and understanding for other women.” ~Stephen Gaskin
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“This whole situation [hospitals denying women the right to VBAC] is the result of the American College of OBGYN’s in 1999 changing their guidelines for VBAC in response to medical/legal concerns to require that a physician be immediately available during an entire VBAC labour. This has been interpreted by hospitals, especially those in the more […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“Mothers need to know that their care and their choices won’t be compromised by birth politics.” ~Jennifer Rosenberg
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“One is constantly having to balance the high expectations of modern healthcare with the need to respect the human soul. This is especially so with birth.” ~Benig Mauger
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“Only with trust, faith, and support can the woman allow the birth experience to enlighten and empower her.” ~Claudia Lowe
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“Never underestimate the power and determination of a pregnant woman who is told she cannot.” ~Desirre Andrews
Announcement from ICAN
Redondo Beach, CA, March 20, 2012– It is with great excitement that the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) announces Melody Thompson as ICAN’s new President, effective immediately. Melody has served on the Board of Directors as Development Director and most recently as Vice President. She also co-leads the ICAN of Orlando, Florida chapter, and has […]
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“Birth may be but a matter of a moment. But it is a unique one.” ~Frederick Leboyer
Celebrating 30 Years of ICAN: 30 Quotes
“You gain strength, courage and confidence by every experience in which you have to stop to look fear in the face.” ~Eleanor Roosevelt
