First workshop on postpartum depression with Bydelsmødre
In January, we held a workshop with over 20 women from the NGO Bydelsmødre (Neighborhood Mothers) about mental health in the postpartum period. We discussed perspectives on mental health and what affects one's mental health both positively and negatively.
We also talked about perspectives on postpartum depression, what it means and what are the risk factors. We used body mapping, a participatory art-based research method, where the participants were invited to draw life-sized bodies with the emotions a mother can feel when she is not feeling well after having a baby, what affects her, and what can help her to feel better. Despite the sensitive topic, the room was filled with a warm atmosphere and women shared their views and personal stories.
The workshop was part of the MATER project, which aims to create more equity in mental health during the postpartum period for women with migrant backgrounds.