International Cesarean Awareness Network

I just want to thank all the women and their partners, caregivers and support people who have contributed to this site.  Before birthing my son via scheduled c-section in June 2003 after planning a midwife-attended homebirth (he was breech and after my care was transferred to a obstetrician, as is the law here in British Columbia when complications arise, I wasn’t given many options), I consulted this site and was helped tremendously with the information I found.  But what the site has become, a true community of women sharing their profoundly powerful experiences, moves me to tears every time I visit.  Thank you to all of you for showing the entire world that this is so possible…

I had my first child in June of 2007 via emergency c-section and it really did devistate me to feel as if I wasn’t enough to birth my own child naturally.  Since then I have become determined that with my next child I will have a natural birth via VBAC.  This video brought me to tears to realize that it really can happen!  THANK YOU!  For everything, for the ray of hope…for making it ok.

- Jessica

This video had me in tears.  I never felt complete and like I had been robbed of something after each birth.  This is my 4th pregnancy and I was never told I could have a VBAC.  I never even knew it was a choice.  I was always just scheduled for a C-Sect after my first and trusting my doctor never thought to question it.

Thank you so much.  After 3 C-Sect I now have a renewed hope and I am so excited.  Thank you.

~Jennifer

I am swithching docs at 31 weeks. This video had be sobbing tears of hope, that I can fulfill my bodies design to give birth, remembering the defeat and sadness for my last cesarian, and empowerment over all the doctors who won’t even let your try. Thank you for reminding me I’m not alone!

This site is… it’s amazing. I’m just so proud of all who contributed tireless efforts to make it into what it is. Thank you, thank you, thank you to all. You’ve done an amazing job!

*raises champagne glass, swigs* ;-)

- Rachel Z

This beautiful video had me in tears of joy, as well as pain for all the women who cannot find support for their right to give birth vaginally. Thank you!

I just had my first child by c-section in October 2007 after attempting a home birth. This video had me in tears — of knowing that others out there have experienced my pain and of hope that some day I will experience a VBAC of my own. Thank you!

What a wonderful message for women to see. As a homebirth midwife whose been blessed to be present at many home VBACs, I would like to encourage your viewers as well. - Gail

You guys did such an excellent job! The site looks amazing! Thanks for all of your hard work and dedication. : )

Christy
(Birthkeeper)

The new site is absolutely beautiful. Thanks for all your hard work Ladies!

The site looks GREAT! Thanks for all the hard work you do for women!
Sandi B.
Midwife, Mother, Grandmother, c/section survivor

Who says you’re DONE???

It’s fabulous. Absolutely Fabulous!

WTG and thank you to Kristy and Julie for being the “behind the behind the scenes women!”
Shanon

Excellent job women!   

Gretchen Humphries

ICAN Advocacy Director

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