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Promoting a 40 Day Postnatal resting and bonding time
Our vision
Postnatal rest and bonding time for the new mother during the first 40 days after birth becomes an institution and a basic human right for every mother. We envision mothers birthing humanity with dignity and receiving full support for at least 40 days after birth. We see postnatal support as becoming an integral part of national and international policies, and being reimbursed by health insurance.
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What Drives Us
Background
Our work is deeply rooted in Ayurveda and the teachings of Kundalini yoga.
Our organization’s founders Satya Kaur and Gurujagat Kaur were part of the first group of Western women who received and gave help during the first weeks after birth. Many years and studies on women’s health later, they joined together to initiate this network. Satya Kaur also brings her experience as a midwife.
Our principle of holistic, nonmedical support for mothers is not exclusively derived from the Kundalini Yoga tradition. Many traditions include a form of exclusion from daily activities with community support during the first weeks after birth. Our knowledge of healing foods, conscious attitude and communication, together with other healing techniques is inspired by many spiritual teachings, thinkers, birth professionals and mothers. We acknowledge other traditions and are thankful for their initiatives. We trust that our Network will inspire a bigger movement towards happy mothers, partners, children and societies.
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Statement
Our work is based on three pillars:
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 potential PN sevadars about the essence and relevance of selfless service.
- 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 postnatal period suiting their personal needs.
Empowerment
- Providing families information and practical tools to organise their 40 day postnatal time tailored to their personal needs.
- Set up extensive international training programs for postnatal doulas 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 sevadars via a web based service. The website will have an online tool with rich sources of information, guidelines, a forum and extra training for the sevadar.
Team
Board Members
Gurujagat Kaur
Co-Founder and Board member
(based in France)
Ingrid Bal / Charankamal Kaur
Chair of the Board
(based in the Netherlands)
Satya Kaur
Co-Founder and Board member
(based in Portugal)
Ekaterina Cupelin / Beant Devi Kaur
Managing Director
(based in France)
Janya Barbara Cottavoz
Board Secretary
(based in France)
Eng Que
Treasurer
(based in the Netherlands)