ICAN do it! The International Cesarean Awareness Network is a non-profit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by reducing preventable cesareans through education, supporting cesarean recovery, and advocating for vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC). I found out about ICAN in 2007 when I was pregnant with our second daughter and planning to have a VBAC. I was searching for all the information I could find on VBACs and also for support from other moms who have had a successful VBAC. I was drawn to ICAN's friendly feel and abundant resources. I am very excited about educating and supporting women who have questions about planning their VBAC or CBAC because I've been there. I know what it feels like to not want to be alone when trying to reach a birthing goal. I had no one to talk to who would understand. I had so many questions during my pregnancy and with planning my VBAC. The nearest ICAN to me at the time, was an hour away and that just didn't work for me with a toddler in tow. Now, after my experience and training, I am happy to provide those things as a Co-Leader for ICAN of Loveland, CO.
I am ready to make an impact in Northern Colorado, to be a part of guiding women to reach their birthing goals, empowering them, and hearing their stories. I am passionate about improving the overall birthing community in our area and helping to create cesarean awareness. My hope is that women know that ICAN is a safe place where they can come be themselves, be heard, and not judged, and find the information they need to make decisions that are right for them and their family. I also hope that women know we are not anti-cesarean, but we are here to support and inform.There is no one right answer to how women should birth. Women each have their own unique situations, and we are here to support them in any way we can no matter what their choices may be. We empower women to make their own choices they feel confident about.
Someone might describe me as passionate, sensitive, and considerate of others. My husband and I have three children. I have a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and I am a Certified Labor Doula. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, camping, reading, and spending time with my husband and kids.
