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Welcome to ICAN of Gainesville A chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network Chapter Leader: Irene Halmari-Meneses 352-246-5595 Attend your FIRST MEETING and GET A FREE GIFT

The cesarean rate has hit an all-time high of 31.1 %.
In Florida, the rate is 36.1%, putting Florida second in the nation.

Cesarean Rates for Gainesville Hospitals
Click here: Rates for all U.S. States in 2005 and 2006

Rising Cesarean Rate Bad for Mothers
Top 12 Studies from 2007

About ICAN of GAINESVILLE

The International Cesarean Awareness Network, Inc. (ICAN) is a non-profit organization founded by Esther Booth Zorn in 1982.

ICAN's 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). Join us at one of our meetings (held once a month) or join our
Yahoo group for online support and to receive updates on meetings.