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...
17 days ago • 1 min read
Dear PSN Community, Behind every new mother is a profound inner transformation — one that reshapes identity, brain, emotions, and sense of self. This transition has a name: matrescence. At the Postnatal Support Network, we believe that naming this passage changes everything. When mothers, doulas, families, and communities understand matrescence, we move from pathologising normal change to honouring one of the most significant developmental transitions of adult life. What Is Matrescence? The...
23 days ago • 2 min read
A season of light, rest, and being held Dear friends, At this time of year, many cultures mark a quiet turning point. The days are still short, winter is not yet over — and yet, the light is unmistakably returning. February 2, traditionally known as Candlemas, is a moment that has long been associated with warmth, protection, and the gentle promise of renewal. Today, we reclaim it not as a religious observance, but as a symbolic pause — one that speaks directly to the postpartum experience....
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear Community, We are absolutely delighted to share a major milestone in our work supporting families through the postpartum period: the Postnatal Support Network’s Postnatal Plan is now available in Japanese! 🎉 This translation marks more than just access to another language. It represents expanded cultural relevance and accessibility for Japanese-speaking parents around the world — including those navigating the early postpartum weeks with limited in-language resources. The first 40 days...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Dear friends, partners, and collaborators, As we move into 2026, we want to share both a reflection on what we collectively achieved in 2025 and a look ahead to a year that marks a major step forward for postpartum justice. 2025: Building the Foundation Together The Postnatal rEvolution Summit The Postnatal rEvolution Summit stands as a central achievement and a powerful moment of convergence for the movement. Building on years of collective work, the Summit brought together doulas, midwives,...
about 2 months ago • 3 min read
Dear friends, colleagues, and birthkeepers, A quick reminder that we’re meeting today at 12:00 CET for our collaborative circle for action to connect, exchange ideas, and plan next steps around the Postpartum Call to Action. Here’s the Zoom link for our meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86015720777?pwd=t7wdCvxWYq3cAcD9IlYEX2fPMQeGre.1 Looking forward to seeing you soon! The Postpartum Call to Action is more than a statement — it’s a roadmap. And it’s up to us to bring it to life. Today's...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Every Mother, Every Moment Dear friends, colleagues, and birthkeepers, We now hold in our hands a document that can truly change lives: the Postpartum Call to Action. It is more than a statement — it’s a roadmap. And it’s up to us to bring it to life. ✨ For those of you who are inspired to work together, we invite you to a lunch meeting on Tuesday, November 18, at 12 pm. This will be an open space to connect, exchange ideas, and plan tangible next steps for collective action. Save it to you...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Every Mother, Every Moment: Postpartum Care Saves Lives We are delighted to announce that the Postpartum Call to Action — a landmark document advocating for comprehensive, continuous postpartum care — is now available in French, Dutch, Spanish, Bulgarian, and Czech, in addition to English! 📘 Why this matters The postpartum period remains a critical yet often overlooked window in women’s health. This Call to Action brings together research, policy guidance, and collective expertise from...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Happy Equinox, Reader! On this day of perfect balance, we are invited to look inward and reflect. Just as the days shorten, inviting us toward a season of rest, the new moon offers a blank canvas for fresh intentions. The postnatal journey is often seen as a solitary one, but it doesn't have to be. Let's turn our attention to the village that surrounds us—the friends, partners, and parents who walk alongside us. The most nourishing harvest isn't a to-do list; it's the strength we find in each...
6 months ago • 1 min read