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What to normalize, what to support, who supports? Dialogue Forum as part of the Postnatal rEvolution Summit: January 2025

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Dear Reader,

After the five online lectures given by international renowned experts, the next step in this Postnatal rEvolution Summit is the Dialogue Forum during which we get to work with each other. πŸ”₯

Birth professionals, doulas, researchers, policymakers, parents, yoga teachers, or psychologists are welcome to share your insights and ideas on the fourth trimester. Collectively, we will create the building blocks that we will use to develop a Call for Action at the In-Person Event on February 1st, 2025 in Amsterdam.

​Click here to read more about the In-Person Summit Day.​

The Dialogue Forum (16-17 Jan., 2025) will be focused on five predefined postpartum topics:

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1. Physiological Postpartum Reality

Mothers experience a drastic change in their bodies after the pregnancy. It includes hormonal changes, uterine healing, lactation, and shifts in physical energy levels. This working group will discuss these physiological changes and the need for (what) education and support.

2. Emotional and Psychological Challenges

The postpartum period brings emotional highs and lows, including hormonal mood swings, baby blues, and the potential for postpartum depression (PPD) or anxiety (PPA). The group will share ideas, questions, and insights on what went well and where we can improve.

3. Social/Practical Empowerment

Social and practical postpartum empowerment involves creating a supportive environment to meet daily needs and reduce feelings of isolation. How to ensure an engaged and supporting informal network?

4. Informed Choice

Informed choice ensures that parents have access to accurate, unbiased information to make decisions about their postpartum care and parenting practices. What care provider provides what information?

5. Back to Work

Returning to work postpartum involves balancing professional responsibilities with the physical, emotional, and logistical demands of new parenthood. How to relate to employers and work policies?

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16th of January: Online Dialogue Forums

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We will host three Online Dialogue Forums:

Thursday the 16th of January at 9.30 CET (in English)

Thursday the 16th of January at 19.00 CET (in English)

Thursday the 16th of January (time to be decided) (in French)

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16th and 17th of January: Local Dialogue Forums

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Parallel to the online event, enthusiastic birth professionals organise their own local in person forum. This in-person event is a great opportunity to engage your network, share ideas and make local connections.

On the 16th and 17th of January, 2025, there will be many in-person forums happening in the Netherlands (The Hague, Eindhoven, Zutphen), but also in Portugal, Switzerland, the Dominican Republic, and more.

If you are inspired to organize yours, simply reply to this email. We thank you for your contribution to the Postnatal rEvolution!

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Do you have any question?

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About Postnatal Support Network and the Postnatal rEvolution Summit

The Postnatal Support Network (PSN) addresses the importance of a well-informed and well-prepared Third Trimester, with a focus on the first 6 weeks postpartum. PSN is an international NGO promoting a supported and relaxed postnatal rest and bonding time. It organizes trainings for postnatal doulas and supporters, offers information for parents who are preparing themselves, and provides an online directory of local professionals.

With the Postnatal rEvolution Summit, PSN amplifies and expands its voice in collaboration with the European Doula Network (EDN) and Geboortenis Zutphen. This Summit brings together the shared vision to facilitate a dialogue between sectors and disciplines involved in postpartum care and its social relevance to the well-being of our society.

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Postnatal Support Network

The Postnatal Support Network (PSN) promotes the importance of a well-prepared and relaxing 40-day postnatal period, connects families and postnatal doulas, trains professionals and builds bridges. PSN is an international organization with a nonmedical and social network, dedicated to raising awareness and educating the larger public on the importance of postnatal rest and care.

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