postnatal support network

Promoting a 40-Days Postnatal resting and bonding time Stress during the first weeks post labour contributes to the failure of breastfeeding, the slow healing of the womb, issues with bounding between mother and child and the experience of postnatal depression. At Postnatal Support Network (PSN) we address the importance of a well prepared and relaxing 40-day postnatal rest and bonding time. It is an international organisation with a non-medical and social network, informing families-to-be about this special and delicate time after birth. PSN coordinates the demand and response of trained support via a web based service and it provides training for those interested in becoming postnatal 'helpers' - carers who can give holistic support during the postnatal period. Education - Raising awareness within families about the relevance and impact of 40 days rest and bonding for mother, baby, families and societies. - Raising awareness of birth professionals about the necessity and impact of help during the 40 days; the need to prepare families for well organised 40 days PN period suiting their personal needs. Empowerment - Providing families information and practical tools to organise their 40 days time tailored to their personal needs. - Set up extensive international training program for PN amongst 3HO family and beyond. The training gives theoretical and practical knowledge of why and how to serve the mother and family. - Creating communication platforms with national PSN coordinators networking with (local) birth professionals and sharing Knowledge and information. Exchange - Providing a platform for the offering & requests for support between families and PSN volunteers via a web based service. There will be an online tool with rich sources of information, guidelines, a forum and extra training.