International Cesarean Awareness Network
ICAN of Raleigh, NC
Three-Fold Purpose
- To lower the rising cesarean rate through education,
- To provide a forum where women and men can express their thoughts and concerns about birth, and
- To provide a support network for women who are healing from past birth experiences and for those who are preparing for births.
Mission Statement
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).