# Maternal support initiatives in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/maternal-support-initiatives-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-10-03T21:18:52.000Z. Sources: 14. Developments: 2.

In João Pessoa, the Instituto Cândida Vargas (ICV) has resumed weekly conversation circles for mothers through its Casa Mãe Bebê program. Managed by the Municipal Health Secretariat, these sessions provide emotional support, therapeutic activities like canvas painting, and vital health information, including breastfeeding techniques, to help mothers navigate the challenges of caring for children under medical supervision.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Instituto Cândida Vargas resumes support circles for mothers

The Casa Mãe Bebê at Instituto Cândida Vargas has resumed weekly support circles in João Pessoa, offering psychological therapy and health information to mothers of children in medical care.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caraguatatuba-holds-health-event-for-outubro-rosa-campaign

### 2026-09-12: Colíder launches support group for pregnant women

Colíder has launched the ‘Gerando Amor’ group through Cras to provide pregnant women with guidance on prenatal care, mental health, and postpartum support.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/colder-launches-support-group-for-pregnant-women

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Cite as: Maternal support initiatives in Brazil. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/maternal-support-initiatives-in-brazil