ICAN supports women’s birth choices. Free the midwives. Here is an editorial written to shed light on the injustice in Alabama mother’s birth rights right now. Please click the link above if you’d like to know how to help change this. “Letter to the Editor My baby has a birth certificate... Continue reading →
This is Rebekah’s story. She is one of our dear co-leaders of ICAN of Huntsville. Although she ended up on a path that she did not want or expect, both a cesarean section and a NICU stay for her baby… She is healing and reaching out to help other women... Continue reading →
Lindsay was nervous but determined to try for a vaginal birth after her two prior cesareans. Her story shows us that even when there are little bumps along the way, it doesn’t mean GAME OVER. Stay positive, be educated so you can make informed decisions about your care, especially in... Continue reading →
The Birth of Zoe First time mother-to-be, at the age of 24, I arrived at the hospital (Southeast Alabama Medical Center) for a scheduled induction. I was 39 weeks and 2 days and had agreed on the induction after going over a week with contractions 5 to 7 mins apart... Continue reading →
I started writing the story of the birth of my son soon after his birth. The past year has been an emotional ride of physical and mental recovery along with adapting to motherhood. In anticipation of our little guy’s first birthday, I’ve finally pushed myself to finish documenting our experience... Continue reading →