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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The Invisible Crisis in Motherhood - and How to Change This
Published 2 days 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 us change the narrative. If you’ve ever felt a calling to support women during their most vulnerable and powerful transition, our 5-Week Postnatal Doula Intensive was designed for you.
We don’t just teach you useful tips on how to support young mothers.
Our training integrates science, practical in-home skills, trauma-informed care, and systemic perspectives preparing you to accompany families with competence.
This isn't just a course; it’s an invitation to join a global Postnatal rEvolution. In 5 weeks, we bridge the gap between ancestral wisdom and modern physiology.
Here is a glimpse of what you will master:
The physiology of the postpartum period
How to create restful and healing environments for postpartum mothers
Techniques for providing emotional, physical, and practical support
Nutrition and meal planning for postpartum recovery
Soothing rituals to welcome the baby and honor the transition into motherhood
Photograph by Orsolya Elek, postpartum doula and birth photographer
Practical Information
Format: 100% Online Intensive (Interactive Live Sessions). Certification: International Postnatal Doula Certification (PSN). Cohort Size: Strictly limited to 10 participants to ensure intimate mentorship. Only 2 seats left! Dates: March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 10h-13h CET Tuition: 445€, including instructional material, access to the learning platform and forum, pedagogical follow-up, mentorship, and a 1-year membership to PSN with the possibility of being listed in our Postpartum Doula Directory.
Reply to this mail with all questions or call Ekaterina Cupelin, PSN Director and co-trainer for this event, at 0033 617320554 (tel./ WhatsApp/Signal).
We’d love to hear about your background or your own postpartum journey and see if this training would be supportive for you.
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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