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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 partners, we need to be creative about time):
- Elizabeth Duff, ex Senior Policy Advisor of NCT, UK
- Ekaterina Cupelin, doula and PSN Director & Head of Research, France
- Anita Budak, birth and postpartum doula, doula mentor at the Croatian Doula Association, EDN Core Organizer, Croatia
- Ingrid Bal, postpartum doula, PSN Chair and Het Buikencollectief representative, the Netherlands
- Ellie Gujas, strategic leader and cultural consultant, doula and key member of The Well Supported Mother Collective, Australia
- Naomi Jansson, traditional medicine doctor, registered nurse, pan-cultural traditional women's medicine practitioner and advocate, Founder of The Well Supported Mother Collective, Australia
- Charlotte Brosens, midwife and expert in Parent Infant Mental Health, Belgium
- Manon Zuuring, midwife, nurse, craniosacral therapist, and core team member of Geboortenis, the Netherlands
- Marjan de Jong, postpartum doula and author of Omarm de kraamtijd, the Netherlands
Thank you all and special gratitude to Ellie and Naomi from the Well Supported Mother Collective who have been meeting with our director every week and have brought extremely previous guidance and contributions.
We need your help! Do you have experience writing policy documents? You can join the last stretch of writing the Call to Action. Get in touch! Why does this matter and how will it make an impact?
The Call to Action (CTA) matters for several crucial reasons:
- Addressing Neglected Health Needs: The postpartum period is often overlooked in maternal health discussions. By highlighting this critical window, the CTA brings attention to the urgent need for improved care and support for mothers during a time that significantly impacts their long-term health and well-being.
- Reducing Maternal Mortality: With alarming statistics indicating that postpartum deaths are a significant part of overall maternal mortality, the CTA aims to implement measures that can prevent these tragedies. By advocating for better policies and practices, it seeks to reduce the number of mothers who lose their lives or face severe health challenges after childbirth.
- Supporting Mental Health: The emotional and psychological toll of the postpartum experience can be profound. By emphasizing the importance of mental health support, the CTA aims to ensure that mothers receive the necessary resources and care to prevent and address conditions like postpartum depression and anxiety, ultimately leading to healthier outcomes for both mothers and their families.
- Strengthening Families and Communities: Healthy mothers contribute to healthier families and communities. By improving postpartum support, the CTA not only benefits individual mothers but also strengthens family dynamics and community resilience, fostering environments where families can thrive.
- Promoting Policy Changes: The CTA’s advocacy for policy reform can lead to the establishment of comprehensive postpartum care standards. This can ensure that all mothers, regardless of their backgrounds, receive equitable support and resources, thereby addressing systemic inequalities in maternal health care.
- Raising Awareness: By disseminating data, research, and personal testimonies, the CTA raises awareness about the challenges mothers face postpartum. This increased visibility can help combat societal stigma and change public perception, leading to broader support for maternal health initiatives.
Ultimately, the CTA is designed to catalyze a movement toward a healthier, more supportive environment for postpartum women, ensuring that their needs are met with urgency and compassion. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, from policymakers to health care providers to communities, the CTA has the potential to transform the landscape of maternal health for the better.
Is your organization ready to endorse the Call to Action? Write to us at director@postnatalsupportnetwork.com.
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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.
Stichting PSN, Baron G.A. Tindalplein 121, Amsterdam, 1019TW
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