International Cesarean Awareness Network — Mum's The Word (Writing)

It's International Cesarean Awareness Month!

April is International Cesarean Awareness month. This month is sponsored by ICAN – The International Cesarean Awareness Network.

ICAN 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).

After researching childbirth around the world, the WHO (The World Health Organization) recommended that only 10-15% of all births be delivered via c-section. They stated that higher than that number were excessive and could cause health issues to the mother or baby. They believe only 10 to 15% of cesarean births are medically necessary. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 30% of births in the U.S. are via c-section.

mothers, new mothers, childbirth, health and wellnessKhristee RichApril 15, 2020childbirth, childbirth around the world, c-sections, cesarean births, cesarean awareness month, international cesarean awareness month, cesarean awareness, International Cesarean Awareness NetworkComment