Many new mothers experience psychological and pedagogical challenges during the postpartum period but often lack adequate support to address them. This project offers expert psychological and pedagogical assistance in an accessible way. At its core, MOTHERCARE is built on the principle of "healthy mother, healthy baby, healthy society." Our project's objectives are: O1) Analysing psychological, and pedagogical needs of the mothers in postpartum period and working on the support mechanisms on the basis of scientific methodologies and by the experts rather than traditional and/or informal sources(WP1-3) O2) To increase the skills and knowledge of the mothers about their problems they face and the solutions/approaches they need. (WP1-2) O3) To provide counseling and support mechanisms the mothers in postpartum period need in more accesible and sustainable ways as to mind equality for all. (WP1-2-3-4) O4) To contribute to the dynamics of coherent and secure civic society through developing healthy pedagogic attitudes to the babies and supporting the mothers' psychological and mental health. (WP1-2-3-4) O5) To increase the awareness of community/stakeholders on the problems & needs of mothers in postpartum period(WP1-2-3-4).
Postpartum and postnatal care often receive less attention from healthcare professionals compared to prenatal and childbirth care. Obstetric checkups typically focus on physical aspects like breastfeeding and birth control, while psychological and pedagogic needs of mothers are rarely addressed. The first 100 days after birth are critical for a baby's development, yet many mothers lack the physical, psychological, and educational support necessary during this period. This lack of support can lead to postpartum depression, physical pain, and misconceptions about infant care. Raising awareness among mothers on managing their mood, bonding with their baby, and providing proper care—without relying on financial or technical resources—can help address these issues. This project originated from the personal postpartum experiences of the team members. Recognizing the challenges and needs we faced, we questioned the availability of accessible, sustainable psychological and pedagogic support mechanisms for mothers and decided to create a project to address them. Our coordinator, Avrasya, who already worked with many women at Netherlands, saw the potential for reaching our target audience and supported us. And thus, MOTHERCARE was born.