tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88133142400662116612024-03-14T02:24:46.196-07:00ICAN of LancasterICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-81743475170106134902011-10-24T11:19:00.000-07:002011-10-24T11:20:27.925-07:00Looking Ahead: Meeting times for 2012<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); ">Here are our meeting topics for early 2012. Please let us know if you can attend or if you have other ideas for meeting topics.<br /><br />We meet at Congregation Shaarai Shomayim on Duke St, across from LGH on the third Thursday of the month at 7pm.<br /><br />January 19 - Childbirth Options in Your Community and How to Choose a Care Provider<br /><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline; ">February 16 - Nutrition for a Healthy Pregnancy<br />March 15 - Video Night: More Business of Being Born Ep 4: The VBAC Dilemma<br />April 19 - What is "Informed Consent?"<br />May 17 - Common Birth Interventions<br />June 21 - Birth Expectations vs Reality</span></span>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-82690192006439941252011-07-21T08:26:00.000-07:002011-07-21T08:58:08.162-07:00Help Support ICAN at the 2011 Lancaster Baby and Toddler Expo!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISMcaWPK-X6FXs-q10KTLJ5j0HRdN75iO413C5fhbQUWgmxkZq-C1p64kUzKnXESsoCyiT_zQuUoNHB7eAFbs5DTePQMSUx0WhvxFqYpvEBT1syIqhcKjFeIhpv8LILAnM_p7Asvkgi2s/s1600/ExpoBanner.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 42px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgISMcaWPK-X6FXs-q10KTLJ5j0HRdN75iO413C5fhbQUWgmxkZq-C1p64kUzKnXESsoCyiT_zQuUoNHB7eAFbs5DTePQMSUx0WhvxFqYpvEBT1syIqhcKjFeIhpv8LILAnM_p7Asvkgi2s/s320/ExpoBanner.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631835143477916674" /></a><div>ICAN of Lancaster is very excited to announce that we will be an exhibitor at this years Baby and Toddler Expo to be held November 4-5, 2011 at the Lancaster Convention Center!</div><div><br /></div><div>A fellow Doula and I partnered as exhibitors for last years expo and I have to say it was a great experience! Hats off the the Lancaster News Paper for organizing a great event. The 2010 expo was the first of it's kind for downtown Lancaster and I was very impressed at the diversity of the exhibitors and vendors. We at ICAN thought this would be a great opportunity to spread the word that we are here, here for the mothers of Lancaster county!</div><div><br /></div><div>Lancaster has had it's own local ICAN chapter since April of 2010 and holding monthly informational and support meetings since July of 2010. But, unfortunately, meeting turn outs have been low, despite our website, Facebook page and fliers posted around town. With a national average cesarean rate of 34% we know that there are women out there who could use our support and resources! So how do we make ourselves known? This is a great opportunity for ICAN to reach out to all those mamas in need!</div><div><br /></div><div>ICAN is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesarean sections through education, providing support for cesarean section recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).</div><div><br /></div><div>As we are a nonprofit organization and run solely on membership and donations we need your help to fund this amazing opportunity. ICAN of Lancaster needs to raise approximately $350 to pay for our booth fee and supplies! That's not that much, I know we can do it with your help! And the payoff is priceless when you consider all the mothers and babies we'll be helping.</div><div><br /></div><div>Please make your tax deductible donation by clicking on the donate now button. Any amount is greatly appreciated!!! Thank you for your support of ICAN and our mission.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#009900;">BONUS!!! Everyone who makes a donation is entered to win 2 free tickets to the 2011 Baby and Toddler Expo! It's super fun for the whole family.</span> Please check out their website for more information on this years featured exhibitors and activities!</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lancasterbabyexpo.com/">http://www.lancasterbabyexpo.com/</a></div>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-5008907207176455732011-07-14T08:42:00.000-07:002011-07-14T08:43:36.355-07:00Monthly Meeting Schedule<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande', tahoma, verdana, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 14px; ">Please Note: ICAN of Lancaster will not be holding monthly meetings until further notice. Our chapter leader, Kerry, is expecting her third child in the next few weeks! :) Of course we will be available via phone and email during this time! Please do not hesitate to contact us for support and resources. Thank you for your understanding!</span>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-75265507309440489622011-03-15T06:36:00.000-07:002011-03-15T12:16:14.283-07:00Just Released: Pennsylvania Department of Health 2009 Birth StatisticsPennsylvania cesarean section rate rises from 31% in 2008 to 32% in 2009. The following information of cesarean section rate by hospital is based up the Pennsylvania Department of Health 2009 Birth Statistics report. The report can be found at:<div><a href="http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=809799&mode=2">http://www.portal.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt?open=514&objID=809799&mode=2</a><div><br /></div><div>Cesarean Section Rate by Hospital:</div><div>1.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ephrata Community Hospital - 27%</div><div>2.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Women and Babies LGH - 32%</div><div>3.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>York Hospital - 34%</div><div>4.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hanover Hospital - 28%</div><div>5.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Memorial Hospital York - 23%</div><div>6.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Hershey Medical Center - 38%</div><div>7.<span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>Good Samaritan Hospital - 33%</div></div>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-16708303095056266522011-02-23T12:30:00.000-08:002011-02-23T12:30:34.538-08:00Birth Right<iframe width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/6tLzjyuJdiQ?fs=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-13303087939867569442010-09-10T07:44:00.000-07:002010-09-10T08:00:43.506-07:00September Meeting "The Key to Postpartum Wellness is Inside You"<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-t5T8Msqg27ENpKkyPrnFUXDIdveQ1AzkbcT__6pWFoeuHlsqaPnK1Uk1Pb0iNrSns0FCGUQjF1jFFSurSZDvmZHF9iCOEU-6eYhfsGKRD9bqBXTCVwcsMvGwaSZgCqqm7ltoKJr7Pe9/s1600/PBI.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 141px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG-t5T8Msqg27ENpKkyPrnFUXDIdveQ1AzkbcT__6pWFoeuHlsqaPnK1Uk1Pb0iNrSns0FCGUQjF1jFFSurSZDvmZHF9iCOEU-6eYhfsGKRD9bqBXTCVwcsMvGwaSZgCqqm7ltoKJr7Pe9/s320/PBI.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515296875635368034" /></a><br />Please join us as we welcome Wendy Shiffer, birth expert and placenta encapsulation specialist at ICAN of Lancaster's Monthly meeting. Wendy will be sharing all the extraordinary benefits of placenta encapsulation. Wendy is a certified Placenta Encapsulation Specialist through Placenta Benefits (PBi). <a href="http://www.plancentabenefits.info/">www.placentabenefits.info</a><div><br /></div><div>About PBi</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(83, 83, 83); font-family:Tahoma;font-size:12px;"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td width="50%" valign="top" style="text-align: left; font-size: 9pt; vertical-align: top; font-family: Tahoma; color: rgb(83, 83, 83); "><div class="article_body_verysm" style="padding-left: 5px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; line-height: 14pt; text-align: justify; "><div style="text-align: left;">Emotional issues following birth are usually given the vaguely demeaning term of "baby blues", making the condition easy for doctors to dismiss, and leaving women to cope as best they can until it passes. Only now they are often rendered silent, quietly waiting to enjoy what should be the happiest time of their life.</div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; ">In some cases, the baby blues continue long enough to meet the diagnosis of postpartum depression. Women are then commonly prescribed antidepressant medication and advised to stop breastfeeding so the drugs will not get passed to the baby.</div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; ">Postpartum depression is a serious condition that is a real concern to many expectant women. Studies are finally being done to discover its roots, but it has not even been considered a valid psychological condition until just recently. As a result, there is much to learn about its causes and any potential cures.</div></div></td><td width="50%" valign="top" style="text-align: left; font-size: 9pt; vertical-align: top; font-family: Tahoma; color: rgb(83, 83, 83); "><div class="article_body_verysm" style="padding-left: 5px; padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; line-height: 14pt; text-align: justify; "><div style="text-align: left;">I created this site to provide a central location for placenta information, specifically as it relates to the health benefits for postpartum women. When I began researching placentophagy the articles were often difficult to find, and generally highlighted the strangeness of it more than anything.</div><div align="center" style="text-align: left;padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; ">I believe that Mother Nature has already provided women with exactly what we need to begin our journey into motherhood healthy, happy and vibrant. Through the ages that knowledge was lost. It is time now to set aside our societal prejudice, and embrace the placenta for what it truly is - a path to wellness.</div><p style="text-align: left;line-height: 1.5em; "><em>~ Jodi Selander</em></p></div></td></tr></tbody></table></span></div>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-5657824384990824862010-08-02T12:31:00.000-07:002010-08-02T12:34:45.968-07:00Cesarean Deliveries Rise Alongside Rate of Induced LaborTime magazine reports:<br /><blockquote>Another factor contributing to high C-section rates is the increase in induced labor, especially between 37 weeks and 38 weeks of gestation — a period obstetricians describe as "early term." (While any birth between 37 weeks and 41 weeks is considered full term, some experts distinguish the earlier period.) The use of labor induction in the U.S. has risen from less than 10% of deliveries to more than 22%, between 1990 and 2006, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and research suggests that induced labor results in C-sections more often than natural labor. A study published in the July issue of the journal <i>Obstetrics & Gynecology</i> found that among more than 7,800 women giving birth for the first time, those whose labor was induced were twice as likely to have a C-section delivery as those who experienced spontaneous labor.</blockquote><br />Read the whole story <a href="http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2007754,00.html">here</a>.<br /><blockquote></blockquote>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-3869679437184465442010-07-26T14:56:00.001-07:002010-07-26T15:03:37.971-07:00Isaac's Fundraiser<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtuF9qkSREttTP-O8etBhS56aUo2Ctrwuo1jO1cOM3cuZfpKGcCkAIcDZzAqyL4dl9orOeahRp0EYD3JbKCbz6k-l0IU2inx7VcNWx-oh210KnLn_MvObx74yKB5crR-zPx2BzHU8JTKb/s1600/NWLnT3.jpeg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCtuF9qkSREttTP-O8etBhS56aUo2Ctrwuo1jO1cOM3cuZfpKGcCkAIcDZzAqyL4dl9orOeahRp0EYD3JbKCbz6k-l0IU2inx7VcNWx-oh210KnLn_MvObx74yKB5crR-zPx2BzHU8JTKb/s320/NWLnT3.jpeg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498337853183712882" /></a>Please join us for a night of great food with friends and family at the ICAN of Lancaster's Isaac's Fundraiser. Be sure to bring this flyer with you on Friday, August 27th and 25% of your total bill will be donated to ICAN of Lancaster!ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-33194532013752149962010-07-22T17:14:00.000-07:002010-08-02T08:08:20.443-07:00A Labor of Love - The Future of VBAC<div>This will be our topic for the August meeting! Please spend some time listening to the broadcast.<br /><br />VoiceAmerica.com<br /><br /><a href="http://cds003.da1.hwcdn.net/t9f2y9d8/cds/health/010747/angstadt032210.mp3">http://cds003.da1.hwcdn.net:80/t9f2y9d8/cds/health/010747/angstadt032210.mp3</a></div>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-9424201242170809182010-07-22T12:04:00.000-07:002010-07-22T12:07:38.830-07:00ICAN Responds to New ACOG Guidelines on VBACExerpt:<br /><br />"ICAN hopes ACOG’s new VBAC guidelines will enable women to find the support and evidence-based care that they need and deserve. Every woman must understand the capabilities and limitations of the care provider and facility she chooses. Less restrictive access to VBAC will lead to lower risks to mothers and babies from accumulating cesareans. <strong> However, more than a revision of the VBAC Practice Bulletin is required to reverse the over a decade long trend of increasing cesarean rates and decreasing VBAC rates. ICAN challenges ACOG to take an active role in educating both women and practitioners about healthy childbirth practices; practices that not only encourage VBAC but discourage the overuse of primary cesareans."<br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span><br /></strong>Read the rest of the article <a href="http://blog.ican-online.org/2010/07/21/ican-responds-to-new-acog-guidelines-on-vbac/">here</a>, on the ICAN Blog.ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-88002723511054595452010-07-22T06:23:00.001-07:002010-07-22T06:30:10.694-07:00ACOG release "OB-Gyns Issue Less Restrictive VBAC GuidelinesOn July 21, 2010 AGOG (The American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecologists) released the article "OB-Gyns Issue Less Restrictive VBAC Guidelines, in which they state "Most women with one previous cesarean delivery with a low-transverse incision <i>are</i> candidates for and <i>should</i> be counseled about VBAC and offered a TOLAC."<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-21-10-1.cfm">http://www.acog.org/from_home/publications/press_releases/nr07-21-10-1.cfm</a></div>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-77134328427525423842010-07-14T06:58:00.000-07:002010-07-14T07:02:14.360-07:00Women and Babies Records Request FormRequesting your medical records from your cesarean can be extremely helpful in understanding the events of your birth. The following link will guide you through how to request your records from Lancaster General.<div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.lancastergeneral.org/content/Medical_Records_Requests.htm">www.lancastergeneral.org/content/Medical_Records_Requests.htm</a></div>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-4495792065500382122010-07-07T08:26:00.000-07:002010-07-07T08:29:09.637-07:00Birth Story NightJuly's meeting topic: Birth Story Night<div><br /></div><div>Come share your birth story in a supportive, nurturing and caring environment!</div>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-38590291783941591412010-07-07T08:20:00.000-07:002010-07-07T08:23:56.756-07:00July Meeting UpdatePLEASE MAKE A NOTE!!<div><br /></div><div>July's meeting will not be held at the Lancaster YWCA. Our new location is 45 N. Market St. Suite 1002, Lancaster PA 17603 in the Central Market Mall. Postage Inc. was gracious enough to donate their studio space to ICAN of Lancaster. Please contact me with any questions. Meeting time is 7-9 pm. Hope to see you there!</div>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8813314240066211661.post-31812752374143256242010-07-07T08:12:00.001-07:002010-07-07T08:20:47.660-07:00Welcome ICAN of LancasterICAN of Lancaster held its first meeting on June 10th of 2010! It was a great success everyone brought a lot of positive energy and ideas to the group. I'd like to thank everyone for their support and generosity of our first fund raiser, the Wendy Jo's Homemade cookie raffle. At our first gathering we discussed cesarean section rates for Lancaster and York Counties and care provider resources, especially those who are VBAC supportive in our area.<div><br /></div><div>I'd also like to thank Pam Herr for volunteering her time to act as our chapter co-leader and Sara Eiser for volunteering her time to act as chapter treasure!! We are still in need of a chapter secretary, please contact me for more information if you're interested.</div><div><br /></div><div>I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting on July 15th!</div>ICAN of Lancasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14308279602381692278noreply@blogger.com0