Additional Links
ICAN Links
ICAN Main - the website for the International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc.
ICAN of the Twin Cities Yahoo Group - join our online discussion forum for information, education and support
VBAC Policy Data Base - Searchable data base for hospital VBAC policies ("banned" or "allowed") nationwide
Other Local Resources
Twin Cities Birth & Baby Expo - annual event connecting families with local resources for healthy birth and parenting
Pregnancy and Postpartum Support Minnesota - Mental health resources for childbearing women
Childbirth Collective- A Minnesota non-profit serving birthing families. Great place to meet doulas!
Minnesota Birth - connects expectant and new parents to natural health and product resources and community events
Minnesota Families for Midwifery - A grass-roots citizens' organization promoting midwife-attended births at home, in birth centers, and in hospitals throughout Minnesota
C-Section/VBAC Information Links
Woman's Guide to VBAC - a free online resource guide that addresses the most common and pressing questions women may have about their birth choices
Childbirth Connection - research oriented birth information and the booklet: What Every Pregnant Woman Needs to Know about Cesarean Section
Plus Size Pregnancy - "Kmom's" wonderful site for women of all shapes and sizes. Check out the FAQs on cesarean and VBAC, including information on VBAC after two or more cesareans
VBAC.org - provides childbearing women and maternity care professionals access to evidence-based resources, educational materials, and support for VBAC and cesarean prevention
VBACfacts.com - "Don't freak, know the facts!"
Birthrites - An Australian site dedicated to Cesarean issues, including VBAC
Homebirth.org - Wonderful site for homebirth information, including home VBAC
Childbirth - Information packed site on birth
Motherfriendly - The Coalition for Improving Maternity Services (CIMS) website
EMTALA - Info. on the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
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