Every Mother, Every Moment: Postpartum Care Saves Lives We are delighted to announce that the Postpartum Call to Action — a landmark document advocating for comprehensive, continuous postpartum care — is now available in French, Dutch, Spanish, Bulgarian, and Czech, in addition to English! 📘 Why this matters The postpartum period remains a critical yet often overlooked window in women’s health. This Call to Action brings together research, policy guidance, and collective expertise from...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy Equinox, Reader! On this day of perfect balance, we are invited to look inward and reflect. Just as the days shorten, inviting us toward a season of rest, the new moon offers a blank canvas for fresh intentions. The postnatal journey is often seen as a solitary one, but it doesn't have to be. Let's turn our attention to the village that surrounds us—the friends, partners, and parents who walk alongside us. The most nourishing harvest isn't a to-do list; it's the strength we find in each...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, We believe we are not mistaken in saying our shared vision is to make postpartum care a global standard of comprehensive, continuous support, ensuring every woman, baby, and family emerges from the postpartum period physically healthy, mentally resilient, emotionally connected, and socially supported. We envision a world where postpartum wellbeing is recognized as essential to lifelong health, family stability, and societal prosperity. If we want this vision to become a reality,...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, We are thrilled to announce that news of the Postpartum Call to Action: Postpartum, A Critical Window in Women’s Health has just been published in the Journal of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology & Health (JOPPPAH), Fall 2025 issue. This publication marks a major milestone for our movement. JOPPPAH is the official peer-reviewed journal of the Association for Prenatal and Perinatal Psychology and Health (APPPAH). For over four decades, JOPPPAH has been a leading international...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, We are excited to announce the publication of our Call to Action titled "Postpartum: A Critical Window in Women’s Health." This landmark initiative aims to transform the landscape of postpartum care, emphasizing its vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of mothers, babies, families, and communities globally. Many of you participated in the Dialogue Forums and the Discussion Groups during the Postnatal rEvolution Summit – this call is the outcome of all these...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Many of you participated actively in the Dialogue Forums and the Summit Working Groups for the creation of the Call to Action. Thank you! We are writing to let you know that we have been working hard on finalizing the text, and it will be available to share soon! What do you think of the title? Postpartum: a critical window in women’s health A Call to Action Our truly international Call to Action team that has been meeting day and night (literally!! as to work with our Australian...
7 months ago • 3 min read
Dear Reader,Do you believe in the power of nurturing postpartum care? As birth workers, you play an indispensable role in the well-being of new families. Here at the PSN, we're dedicated to connecting families worldwide with qualified and compassionate professionals. Our renewed and enhanced Global Doula Directory is a powerful tool designed to do just that, and we're inviting you – whether you're Doula, Lactation Consultant, Childbirth Educator, Midwife, or other Perinatal Professional – to...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, You already know we're passionate about postnatal care. We believe that every new mother deserves support, and we're excited to invite you to join our community of doulas! Our upcoming Online Postnatal Doula Training will connect you with like-minded individuals and provide you with the tools to make a real impact. Learn from experienced professionals, build lasting connections, and become part of a movement dedicated to supporting families. Register now and join us in making a...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, In the heart of the historical center for activism in Amsterdam, we gathered last Saturday with more than fifty birth professionals from different disciples to join in our passion for a better and more informed postpartum period. These Women (and one father) collectively raised the awareness of what goes well and what do we need to improved for the new mother, her family and peers in the fourth trimester. SEE MORE PHOTOS Franka Cadée's talent for storytelling and her decades of...
10 months ago • 1 min read