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ICAN is excited to announce Amanda Beck as our newest chapter leader! She has completed training and will be leading ICAN of Vancouver (WA)! . Tell us about the birth climate in your area. My chapter is in the PNW! Vancouver serves the southwest region of Washington state, up toward Seattle, and east into the…
The International Cesarean Awareness Network is powered by the selfless efforts of our numerous volunteers. We cannot thank our dedicated volunteers enough for their cooperation and service in assisting ICAN with accomplishing its mission. In an effort to acknowledge some of our amazing volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to offer support, education, and…
Please join me in welcoming: ICAN of Southwest Alabama Chapter Leader: Megan Bell Email: southwest.al@ican-online.org Phone: 1-800-686-ICAN (4226) EXT 300 Serving Baldwin, Mobile, and surrounding counties Thank you, Megan, for bringing ICAN support to your area! Please join me in welcoming: ICAN of Bloomington and Monroe County Chapter Leader: Brianna Horne Email: bloomingtonmonroe.in@ican-online.org Phone:…
ICAN is excited to announce Jessica Anderson as our newest Chapter Leader! “I wish people knew ICAN isn’t just a VBAC group. We are welcoming of all people wherever they are on their journey.” – Jessica Anderson, ICAN of the Twin Cities Please share a little about yourself. I have 3 children, the first who was…
Guest post by Dr. Poppy Daniels, OB/GYN Choose a provider/facility with a low cesarean rate – Midwives have lower cesarean rates: the Midwives Model of Care has a more holistic approach to prenatal care, familiarity and patience with longer labors, and the fact that midwives are not surgeons. Many OBs & hospitals have lower than…
When women with a prior cesarean are discussing the possibility of VBAC with their provider, uterine rupture takes center stage. Uterine rupture is a real but rare complication that is increased when women attempt a vaginal birth after a cesarean. When discussing the possibility of repeat cesarean, placenta previa and accreta are far less likely…