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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 Co-leader: Joy Steiner Governor Crist recognizes Cesarean Awareness Month in April 2009 ! The cesarean rate has hit an all-time high of 31.8 %. In Florida, the rate is 37.2%, putting Florida second in the nation. Cesarean Rates for Gainesville Hospitals Click here: Rates for all U.S. States in 2007 Rising Cesarean Rate Bad for Mothers Top 12 Studies from 2008

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.