ICAN of NOVA

Welcome to ICAN of Northern Virginia. The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN), is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC)

We meet on the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm (click here for updated location and direction information ).

Latest News

Cesarean Rate Jumps to Record High

1 in 3 pregnant women face surgical delivery

More Women Forced into Surgery;
Few Mothers Recognize They Can Reduce Their Risk of Surgery

Red... more

National Cesarean Rate Hits a New High

Recent Studies Show Cesareans Can Pose Dangers to Mothers and Babies

Release Highlights:

Cesarean rate at record high in U.S.
Cesarean rise coinc... more

Cesarean Rates Rise Again

The Virginia Department of Health has released the 2006 Cesarean Rates by Hospital, and the rates are alarming! Click here... more

Welcome, ICAN of Northern Virginia's Newest Additions!

° 06/08/2009

• Abigail, born to Megan*

° 04/28/2009

• Emerson, born to Jenn*

° 11/11/2008

• Christina, born to Karen*

° 10/12/2008

• Ida, born to Eliza*

° 10/11/2008

• Rachel, born to Allison*

° 09/24/2008

• Abigayle, born to Jennifer*

(*ICAN of Northern Virginia members)

Testimonials

"I am grateful for all of the support that I have received from ICAN over the last 2 years. I know that I could not have had the h... "

--Holly

Check back soon for more updates...

Lori Cooper
Leader
ICAN of Northern Virginia

This site last updated 03 July 2009