Unmedicated Childbirth Advocacy Network

UCAN Birth Support Group

• Are you tired of people looking at you like you're crazy because you want or have had an unmedicated/natural childbirth experience?

• Are you discouraged by comments such as "oh, I wanted a natural birth, too, but I couldn't do it (and neither can you)"?

• Do you want to learn more or share what you know about unmedicated, natural childbirth options?

• Would you like support for your decision to give birth normally and naturally as well as information on how to achieve your goal?

• Would you like to learn about or gain support for "alternative" childbirth options such as midwifery care, home birth, waterbirth, doula support, vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC), hypnosis for childbirth and other childbirth techniques?

Come to a free UCAN Birth support group meeting because you can birth in the way you desire!

What is UCAN Birth?

UCAN Birth is a volunteer organization of women interested in advocating for normal, natural, unmedicated childbirth. Think of it as a La Leche League for birth. UCAN Birth headquarters are located in Provo, UT in Utah County and women along the Wasatch front are invited to attend.

Who is invited?

Women who desire to give or receive support and information regarding unmedicated, natural childbirth options are invited to attend UCAN Birth support group meetings. Occasionally we may hold meetings to include male birth partners. Those meetings will be specified as such. Please make arrangements for older children. Nursing babies are always welcome.

What are meetings like?

UCAN Birth meetings are informal gatherings at which all women are encouraged to share information and/or ask questions. Each meeting will have a general topic related to natural, unmedicated childbirth that will be the focus for discussion. We may occasionally have guest speakers, but the majority of the time spent at UCAN Birth meetings is spent in relaxed, friendly discussion.

Where are meetings held?

UCAN Birth meetings are held in Provo. Please contact me to R.S.V.P. and get directions.

What are our goals?

• To promote researched, fact-based maternity care.

• To promote gentle birth options that protect and respect mother and baby.

• To inspire women to trust themselves, their bodies, and their babies to give birth safely and normally.

• To provide information on natural childbirth options and share suggestions and experiences on preparing for unmedicated birth.

• To facilitate learning and foster a nurturing, fun environment in which this can take place.

• To share positive, empowering natural childbirth stories that uplift and inspire other women who are about to give birth.

• To be a safe harbor in this world of epidurals, inductions, and elective cesareans where women can be truly supported in choosing natural childbirth.