Tag Archives: birth

What to do if your hospital denies your right to VBAC

Posted on October 11, 2016 by ICAN of LA

My Hospital Is Not Allowing VBAC My hospital is currently not allowing VBAC and forcing me to have a cesarean. What are my options?   Contact ICAN with the name and city/state of the denying hospital, along with the name … Continue reading →

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October is Accreta Awareness Month

Posted on October 2, 2016 by ICAN of LA

During the month of October, ICAN will be focused on bringing awareness to the condition of placenta accreta, when the placenta attaches too deeply into the uterine wall. This condition carries a 7% mortality risk to the mom due to … Continue reading →

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2016-17 Professional Subscribers

Posted on September 12, 2016 by ICAN of LA

The Los Angeles Chapter of ICAN is now accepting professional subscribers for the 2016-17 year. Available in one-year or five-year installments, professional subscribers enjoy the following benefits, in addition to being our first point of referrals for local women seeking … Continue reading →

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Laboring on the Monitors

Posted on June 24, 2013 by ICAN of LA

There has been a lot of discussion at our recent meetings regarding continuous electronic fetal monitoring (cEFM) – which doctors/hospitals require it for VBAC, which don’t, and if there is access to telemetry. This post from ICAN of Atlanta was … Continue reading →

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Goldie’s VBAC of Aura

Posted on March 21, 2013 by ICAN of LA

“Walked that baby right out” – Goldie’s VBAC Story [I requested my hospital records and added details in brackets to my story from those records] My first born son, Rafi, was born via c section after 36 hours of back labor … Continue reading →

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VBAC Fact Sheet from Dr. Ben-Yehuda

Posted on March 20, 2013 by ICAN of LA

  Dr. Ben-Yehuda’s Newsletter June 2011 Disclaimer:  This newsletter is devoted to Dr. Ben-Yehuda’s areas of interest that coincide with topics recently raised by my patients. This general information should not replace a personalized consultation with your physician.   June … Continue reading →

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