WELCOME TO ICAN OF GREATER CLEVELAND!
 

Our Statement of Purpose


  • We provide a non-judgmental atmosphere where feelings about birth experiences may be discussed freely.

  • We provide support for those who need help in dealing with their feelings about their birth experiences.

  • We provide education and information about childbirth and cesarean prevention to enable each birthing couple to make informed decisions that are right for them.

  • We provide support for birthing mothers in both hospital and home settings.

  • We acknowledge that the birth of every child should be celebrated and the experience of working for a VBAC should be honored as an act of great courage, no matter what the outcome.

ICAN National Statement of Beliefs


We meet at the Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn Branch every third Wednesday at 7PM

You won't want to miss these upcoming programs:


2010 Meeting Schedule and Topics 

January 20
Pitocin...the beginning of the end – a hard look at this "natural hormone" 
 
February 17
Open Forum – a chance to discuss whatever is important to you
 
March 17
Postpartum and Perinatal Depression – this is not what I expected
 
April 21 (Cesarean Awareness Month)
The VBA2C Phenomenon -- I've had two cesareans, now what?  Is vaginal birth an option?  Risks, options and challenges.  
 
May 19
Open Forum – a chance to discuss whatever is important to you
 
June 16
Healing Birth Trauma – Healing Physically, Emotionally and Spiritually
 
July 21
ICAN Night at the Movies
Video:  Laboring Under an Illusion: Mass Media Childbirth vs. the Real Thing – What influence did TV, the Internet, videos and books have on your expectations of childbirth?
 
August 18
Open Forum – a chance to discuss whatever is important to you
 
September 15
Understanding NORMAL Labor to Avoid Cesareans – working with labor, not against it
 
October 20
Patient Rights – rights, responsibilities and informed consent before, during and after birth and for the baby 
 
November 17
Open Forum – The Best Advice I've Ever Gotten!  A chance to share your knowledge and experience about birth

Please note: There is no meeting scheduled in December...we'll see you again in January 2011!

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