Dear Reader, There are moments when you can feel a movement growing. This is one of them. At the Postnatal Support Network, we have always believed that every family—regardless of language, culture or country—deserves compassionate, evidence-based postpartum support. Today, we are thrilled to announce that our training community is expanding in ways we've dreamed about for years. A PSN First: Our First-Ever Spanish & Japanese Postpartum Doula Trainings! This year marks a historic milestone...
2 months ago • 2 min read
Dear PSN Community, We are standing at the threshold of Spring. Today marks the spring equinox: that rare, fleeting moment where light and darkness meet in perfect shadow and flame. It is a point of balance. A passage. In ancient mythology, this is the time of Inanna’s return. After her descent, after the stripping away of her layers, after traversing everything that could no longer remain... she rises. She returns changed. More true. More whole. Perhaps you, too, have traversed your own...
6 months ago • 2 min read
Dear Reader, Have you ever felt like society abandons women right after birth? Have you heard testimonies from mothers where postpartum "shattered them into pieces"? The fourth trimester is often neglected, even though its importance is central. But there is a way to change this narrative. Not just for others, but also for your own journey. Today, we want to share the stories of two women who were exactly where you are right now. They felt the "call," but they needed the bridge to turn that...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Reader, Society prepares women for the birth, but it often abandons them right after. While the world focuses on the nursery and the baby clothes, the new mother is often left in a black hole of care. She is expected to be resilient, and to manage it all alone. But at the Postnatal Support Network, we know that the 40 days following childbirth are the most critical for a woman’s lifelong health. The truth is: Mothers need mothering, too. We are looking for compassionate leaders to help...
7 months ago • 1 min read
Dear PSN Community, Behind every new mother is a profound inner transformation — one that reshapes identity, brain, emotions, and sense of self. This transition has a name: matrescence. At the Postnatal Support Network, we believe that naming this passage changes everything. When mothers, doulas, families, and communities understand matrescence, we move from pathologising normal change to honouring one of the most significant developmental transitions of adult life. What Is Matrescence? The...
7 months ago • 2 min read
A season of light, rest, and being held Dear friends, At this time of year, many cultures mark a quiet turning point. The days are still short, winter is not yet over — and yet, the light is unmistakably returning. February 2, traditionally known as Candlemas, is a moment that has long been associated with warmth, protection, and the gentle promise of renewal. Today, we reclaim it not as a religious observance, but as a symbolic pause — one that speaks directly to the postpartum experience....
7 months ago • 1 min read
Dear Community, We are absolutely delighted to share a major milestone in our work supporting families through the postpartum period: the Postnatal Support Network’s Postnatal Plan is now available in Japanese! 🎉 This translation marks more than just access to another language. It represents expanded cultural relevance and accessibility for Japanese-speaking parents around the world — including those navigating the early postpartum weeks with limited in-language resources. The first 40 days...
8 months ago • 1 min read
Dear friends, partners, and collaborators, As we move into 2026, we want to share both a reflection on what we collectively achieved in 2025 and a look ahead to a year that marks a major step forward for postpartum justice. 2025: Building the Foundation Together The Postnatal rEvolution Summit The Postnatal rEvolution Summit stands as a central achievement and a powerful moment of convergence for the movement. Building on years of collective work, the Summit brought together doulas, midwives,...
8 months ago • 3 min read
Dear friends, colleagues, and birthkeepers, A quick reminder that we’re meeting today at 12:00 CET for our collaborative circle for action to connect, exchange ideas, and plan next steps around the Postpartum Call to Action. Here’s the Zoom link for our meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86015720777?pwd=t7wdCvxWYq3cAcD9IlYEX2fPMQeGre.1 Looking forward to seeing you soon! The Postpartum Call to Action is more than a statement — it’s a roadmap. And it’s up to us to bring it to life. Today's...
10 months ago • 1 min read