A few months ago, I was contacted by a production company, The Kindling Group, about a documentary film they created about a doula working with pregnant teens in a disadvantaged neighborhood. Being a doula in training myself, and recognizing how important doulas are for all moms who want them, I was very excited to view [...]
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New study shows no difference in neonatal mortality for vaginal delivery of early preterm vertex babies versus cesarean deliveries
A new study released in ACOG’S reports showed no increased neonatal mortality for vaginally delivered preterm infants who were in the vertex position at the time of delivery. Additionally, 84% of the 79% of women who attempted a vaginal delivery were successful.
The abstract as well as links to the full study are available here: http://www.ajog.org/article/S0002-9378(12)00636-9/abstract
ICAN Support Webinar August 3, 2012
Please join us for a free online support Webinar, Friday, August 3, 2012 at 9 PM Eastern. These meetings are a great place to share your story, connect with other moms who understand and help others on their own journeys as well. To register, please click the following link: http://IntlCesarean.enterthemeeting.com/m/RSL9CJFA
Hope to see you there!
ICAN Supports “Trial of Labor” documentary
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 tackle [...]
ICAN Supports National Rally for Change
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 [...]
