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
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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
Ellen's Birth Story
My body is riddled with scars. I have a scar on my forehead, a scar on my chin where an object pierced all the way through my lip. I have scars on my abdomen from a surgery I had when I was seventeen and scar tissue built up in my ears and sinuses from the…
2018 Cesarean Awareness Month T-Shirt Sale!
The newest t-shirt in ICAN’s awareness line is available now! Purchases can be made through March 23rd here. Available in two colors – graphite heather and ICAN garnet – proceeds will help support ICAN’s mission to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean…
NPR covers the push to limit preterm elective deliveries
It’s been all over the news lately–in the past week, I brought you the story of Banner Hospital in Arizona banning elective cesareans and inductions before 39 weeks (and stay tuned for a post about 20 Louisiana hospitals doing the same!). Now NPR is covering the efforts some doctors, and the March of Dimes with…
Cesarean Rate Jumps to Record High: Up 53% Since 1996
For Immediate Release Cesarean Rate Jumps to Record High: Up 53% Since 1996 More Women Facing Surgical Delivery; All Ages and Ethnic Groups Affected Redondo Beach, CA, March 23, 2010 – The National Center for Health Statistics reports that the cesarean rate in 2007 is the highest ever reported in the U.S., with a rate…
CAM Birth Story #42: Kristen's VBAC
In honor of Cesarean Awareness Month 2010, we will be filling the blogosphere with stories from real women (and their families) who know first-hand the consequences of a 32% cesarean rate. Each day we will post at least one birth story submitted by these women. Prepare to be moved (hint: grab a box of Kleenex)!…