
The Live Event of the Postnatal rEvolution Summit brings the inspiration from the Expert Talks and ideas of the Dialogue Forum together in this in-person event in Amsterdam on the 1st of February, 2025. Franka Cadée, Maternity Foundation Director and expert in Midwifery and Sexual and Reproduction Health is guiding us through the work that was prepared for this inspiring day. With panel talks and working groups, participants will actively take part in creating the postnatal Action Plan that will nurture and improve postpartum health and wellbeing for all new mothers and their families.
9.30; Welcome by the Postnatal Support Network
10.00; When a child is born, a Village is born Keynote by Franka Cadée
Franka Cadée, PhD is a proud midwife and international expert in sexual reproductive health and justice. By combining her anthropology midwifery background with having lived and worked across a range of differently resourced countries, she has attained a nuanced, realistic, and humanistic approach to life.
11.30; Perspectives of the Fourth Trimester – Panel discussion with key stakeholders
13.00; Postpartum lunch
14.00; Working groups led by expert
- Physiological postpartum reality
- Emotional and psychological challenges
- Social/ practical empowerment
- Information, where to find what?
- Back to work; Relating to employers and work policies
Conclusions and next steps
17.30; Drinks and goodbye
Postnatal rEvolution Summit