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Saturday, April 24, 2010
Awareness...
We had a fantastic time today celebrating Cesarean Awareness Month in Minnesota by watching the film, "Laboring Under an Illusion," eating cake, and reading Governor Pawlenty's proclamation. Here are a few pictures. Thanks to all who turned out!
Sarah Shannon reading Governor Pawlenty's proclamation declaring April 2010 Cesarean Awareness Month in Minnesota.
Delicious lemon creme filled VBAC Victory Cake!
ICAN Twin Cities Board Members (left to right): Heather Deatrick, Kara Wurden, Sarah Shannon, Chandra Fischer.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Save the Date: "Laboring Under an Illusion"
ICAN of the Twin Cities is proud to announce a film screening of "Laboring Under An Illusion: Mass Media Childbirth vs. The Real Thing" to celebrate April's Cesarean Awareness Month. Please save the date and time on your calendar!
Saturday, April 24th, 3:00pm
Washburn Library, Minneapolis
Donations will be accepted for admission. Refreshments will be served!
A brief description of the film:
"Breathe! Push! Hurry! Give me drugs! Oh no! I love you! I hate you! Help! Are we bonding yet? There are more pregnant women watching TV birth scenes than attending childbirth classes. So when labor starts, they may be surprised by the real thing. A new documentary film, “Laboring Under An Illusion: Mass Media Childbirth vs.The Real Thing,” contrasts actual birth footage with the fictionalized commercial version. In
over 100 video clips, anthropologist Vicki Elson explores media-generated myths about childbirth."
More information here.
Saturday, April 24th, 3:00pm
Washburn Library, Minneapolis
Donations will be accepted for admission. Refreshments will be served!
A brief description of the film:
"Breathe! Push! Hurry! Give me drugs! Oh no! I love you! I hate you! Help! Are we bonding yet? There are more pregnant women watching TV birth scenes than attending childbirth classes. So when labor starts, they may be surprised by the real thing. A new documentary film, “Laboring Under An Illusion: Mass Media Childbirth vs.The Real Thing,” contrasts actual birth footage with the fictionalized commercial version. In
over 100 video clips, anthropologist Vicki Elson explores media-generated myths about childbirth."
More information here.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Cesarean Awareness Month
The Cesarean Awareness Ribbon debuted in April of 2004 for Cesarean Awareness Month. The burgundy color of the ribbons represents birth and the wearing of the ribbon upside down symbolizes the state of distress many pregnant women find themselves in when their birthing choices are limited. The loop of the inverted ribbon represents a pregnant belly and the tails are the arms of a woman outstretched in a cry for help.Click here for information on special discounts on ICAN membership in honor of Cesarean Awareness Month, now through April 30th.
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