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A free and accessible kick-off event of the Summit

Published almost 2 years ago • 1 min read

Join us for an engaging discussion on postpartum care following the recent findings from the Postpartum Experience Survey on Friday Nov. 8th at 12 CET!

Your voice is vital in shaping the conversation about postpartum experiences and advocating for necessary change. We look forward to your participation in this crucial dialogue aimed at enhancing the well-being of mothers across Europe.

Our survey of 815 mothers from 29 European countries revealed significant disparities in postpartum support, highlighting urgent needs for improved awareness and resources. We will explore key themes, including the physiological and emotional challenges new mothers face, the barriers to effective breastfeeding, and the dynamics of maternity leave and returning to work.

The Survey is an essential step of our work for the Postnatal rEvolution Summit which starts on November 26th with a series of online lectures by Robin Lim, Pam England, Ingrid Bayot, Noémie Faure and Satya Kaur. The Summit culminates with a one-day event in Vugth, the Netherlands on February 1, 2025, where participants can actively engage in the drafting of a Postnatal Action Plan, that will be sent to local and national governments, and international organizations.

This live talk will be in collaboration with EDN, Postnatal Support Network and Geboortenis Foundation.

Anita Budak is one of three CORE organizers of EDN, member of the EDN survey team, a birth doula from Croatia, leader of Croatian doula association and mother of three.

Ekaterina Cupelin is the director of the Postnatal Support Network. She is a mother of two, a full spectrum doula and an anthropologist.

Manon Zuuring is the chairwoman of the Geboortenis Foundation. She is a mother of six, midwife, craniosacral therapist, founder of the Prenatal Touch training and baby massage/yoga teacher. All her life she has been intrigued by new life and the impact of the first 1000 days on a human life.

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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