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Who is the International Cesarean Awareness Network?

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Mission and Beliefs

What we do, and our guiding principles

History of ICAN

Go back with us over 35 years ago

Impact Reports

Quantitative reports on our missional work

FAQ’s About ICAN

Frequently Asked Questions

ICAN Chapters

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Volunteer Positions

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Financial

We wish to maintain financial transparency for our Donors and the public

ICAN aims to sustain a community of peers that can truly change each other’s lives for the better, spread accountability where it is due, and demonstrate that sometimes healing our trauma can inspire a fight for change to protect those who come after us.

Onward,
Brianna Barker
ICAN President

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peer to peer

Peers connected in ICAN’s support spaces

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cities worldwide

ICAN Chapter leaders host free support meetings around the globe to improve access to support, eduction, and advocacy.

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grassroots

ICAN is 100% volunteer from the Board of Directors, to Executive Teams, Committees, and Local community Chapter Leaders. Over 12,000 volunteer hours were given toward our mission in 2020.

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years

What began 40 years ago as a kitchen-table childbirth education class between neighbors has become a peer-to-peer network that educates & supports birthing people and advocates for dignified Cesareans worldwide.

Disclaimer: All of the content provided on this website, including text, outcomes, charts, webinars, graphics, photographs, and images, are for informational purposes only and DOES NOT CONSTITUTE THE PROVIDING OF MEDICAL ADVICE and is not intended to be a substitute for independent professional medical judgment, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The content is not intended to establish a standard of care to be followed by a user of the website. You should always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions or concerns you may have regarding your health. ICAN is a peer-to-peer support group, and does not provide medical advice or services.

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