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The Postpartum Revolution Speaks More Languages Than Ever Before!

Published 3 months ago • 2 min read

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 for our network.

🇯🇵 For the very first time ever, our Postpartum Doula Training in Japanese will begin, taught by senior trainer Satya Kaur and led by our wonderful certified doula and mentor Ikumi Fritz. After bringing our Postpartum Plan to Japanese families, Ikumi is now helping grow an entirely new community of postpartum doulas in Japan.

🇪🇸 And, for the very first time, we are launching our Postpartum Doula Training in Spanish, opening the door for doulas and birth workers across Spain, Latin America, and Spanish-speaking communities worldwide. Taught by Milagros Vilasoro, an Argentinian birth and postpartum doula, prenatal and postnatal yoga teacher, and massage therapist based in Lisbon.

Seeing our work take root in new languages is deeply moving. It reminds us that postpartum care truly is a universal need.

Our Growing International Training Program

Whether you're just beginning your journey or expanding your professional practice, we have a training for you.

🇳🇱 Dutch Postpartum Doula Training

October-December 2026​
In collaboration with Holos Academie, combining online learning with immersive in-person training in Utrecht. Learn more.

🇯🇵 NEW! Japanese Postpartum Doula Training

October-November 2026​
A groundbreaking new programme supporting the growth of postpartum care in Japan and Japanese-speaking communities around the world. Jump in.

🌍 Global Online Postpartum Doula Training (English)

November-December 2026​
Our flagship international programme, bringing together participants from around the world for five live online sessions, practical assignments, mentorship, and certification. Join us.

🇪🇸 NEW! Spanish Postpartum Doula Training

March-April 2027

Our very first Spanish-speaking cohort, making our complete curriculum accessible to an even wider international community. Bienvenidas!

Why Train With PSN?

Our training is much more than a certification.

It is an invitation to become part of an international movement dedicated to transforming the postpartum experience.

Together we explore:

  • The physiology and psychology of the postpartum period
  • Trauma-informed postpartum care
  • Breastfeeding and newborn support
  • Traditional postpartum practices from around the world
  • Practical skills including massage, belly binding, rituals, and nutrition
  • Advocacy for better postpartum care
  • Building a sustainable, heart-centred doula practice

You'll join an inspiring international community of doulas, midwives, therapists, nurses, yoga teachers, researchers and parents who share one vision: that no family should navigate the postpartum period alone.

Join the Revolution

Every new language means more families supported.
Every new doula means more mothers held.
Every training brings us one step closer to changing postpartum care worldwide.

We would be honoured to welcome you into our growing global community.

👉 Explore all upcoming trainings and apply today:
​https://postnatalsupportnetwork.com/category/doula-support/upcoming-doula-training/​

Still not sure if it’s the right fit?

Reply to this mail with all your questions or call Ekaterina Cupelin, PSN Director and trainer, at 0033 617320554 (tel./ WhatsApp).

We’d love to hear about your background or your own postpartum journey and see if this training would be supportive for you.

With warmth,
​The Postnatal Support Network Team

Stichting PSN, Baron G.A. Tindalplein 121,, Amsterdam, 1019TW
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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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