ICAN is pleased to support “Trial of Labor,” a documentary about the journey of four women who are pregnant, had undergone C-sections and were determined to try and birth naturally. This is an important film that is aligned with ICAN’s mission and message. Each of the mothers had individually sought the education they needed to…
We are very pleased and excited to support our members’ participation in the “National Rally for Change,” a national movement to improve birth in America. At least 40 cities across the country are holding a “National Rally for Change” on Labor Day, September 3, 2012, to bring awareness to the alarmingly high rates of medically…
From the time my husband and I learned I was pregnant with our second child, we began discussing whether I would opt for the repeat c-section or go for the VBAC. My daughter was breech during my first pregnancy, which led to the c-section. I had been planning throughout my first pregnancy that I would…
The Birth Stories of Reagan Renae and Liam David My daughter Reagan was born on February 4th 2009. I was 23 years old, and not very educated at ALL on natural birth. All I knew is that I wanted to give birth without drugs, but knew that pain meds could be an option. I had…
I had had two previous c-sections due to “failure to progress” or perhaps “too small pelvis, too big head” according to my doctors. When I shopped around for someone who will do a VBA2C in NYC no one would take me, until I found an amazing midwife who only does home births. After hearing my…
