Welcome to ICAN of Louisville, a proud member of the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN). ICAN is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve maternal-child health by preventing unnecessary cesareans through education, providing support for cesarean recovery, and promoting Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (VBAC).

Founded in February of 2007, ICAN of Louisville plans to bring cesarean prevention and education back into the greater Louisville area, while offering post-cesarean support, and VBAC education and advocacy. In its most recent report, the Center for Disease Control lists Kentucky?s cesarean rate at 34.5% - the 6th highest in the nation. One in three babies is born in Louisville by C-section. We have a higher surgical birth rate than the national average (31.1%). With WHO (the World Health Organization) estimating that half of all cesarean sections performed in the U.S. are unnecessary and many Louisville mothers questioning the necessity of their cesarean births, we have work to do.

ICAN of Louisville offers Educational Meetings open to the public, as well as Support Meetings for local mothers. Our meetings are held at 7pm at Louisville Family Chiropractic, at 8117 New LaGrange Road, in the Lyndon area. Our educational meetings are free to attend, and we encourage new and expectant parents to join us at these informative meetings. Members of the community who would like to learn more are, of course, welcome!

For meeting information and announcements, join our email announcement list and visit our blog.


2008 Educational Meetings

*Meetings run from 7 to 8:30pm.
*Babes in arms & children with quiet toys are welcome.


Monday, February 4:Taking your VBAC!
Guest Speaker: Susan Linville, VBAC mother, doula, and ICAN member Monday, April 7:Happy Birthday ICAN of Louisville! Cesarean Awareness Month in our community.
Monday, June 2:Grief: Letting go of the birth you wish you had
Guest Speaker: Dr. Amy Greenamyer, mother and Licensed Psychologist
Monday, August 4:Homebirth: A safe and important option
Guest Speaker: Jennifer Woodmansee, mother, midwife, and ICAN member
Monday, October 6:Preparing for the Necessary C-section
Monday, December 1:"Meet the Professionals Night" and Holiday Party
Join us for refreshments, discussion, and meet ICAN of Louisville's Professional members

2008 Support Meetings

*Meetings run from 7 to 8:30pm and are open to all women who are seeking a safe and supportive environment to process a traumatic or disappointing birth experience

Contact us if you'd like information presented at our past educational meetings: