Brazilian efforts spotlight maternal mental health and post‑partum self‑care

In Belém, the movement Maio Furta‑Cor organized a public forum to raise awareness of maternal mental health. The event, held at the community space Mamãe Full‑Time, offered discussions, education and listening rooms for mothers, families and professionals. Attendees heard stories such as a husband’s realization that his wife was struggling when she mistakenly added "twenty measures of milk powder" to a bottle, underscoring how postpartum distress can go unnoticed.

Actress and model Camila Queiroz, mother of a six‑month‑old daughter, spoke about her own post‑partum journey during a Pantene event. She said, "A beleza começa dentro da gente," emphasizing that self‑esteem and self‑care are essential after childbirth. Queiroz described rediscovering personal grooming routines and balancing motherhood with her career, highlighting a broader cultural shift toward acknowledging and supporting mothers' mental and emotional wellbeing in Brazil.