New room in Vienna: Mothers find support and community!

New room in Vienna: Mothers find support and community!

Ungargasse 56, 1030 Wien, Österreich - In Vienna, a new place of support for mothers is opened. The association Mama vida has set itself the goal of supporting mothers in challenging living situations, in particular those with migration background and single parents. The opening takes place in the popular café "Jack and the Coffee Bean" at Hungargasse 56, and the first big event will come up with Latin American music and stimulating conversations.

The founder and chairwoman, Ludisis Mones Castellanos, not only brings a lot of passion, but also personal experiences in the initiative. After the birth, she had a postpartum depression herself and now wants no mother to feel alone in Vienna. "We promote mental health of mothers through movement and community," says Castellanos and emphasizes that the club wants to create an environment in which mothers can support each other.

diverse offers for mothers

The association relies on a wide range of offers: from dance and yoga workshops in German, English and Spanish to mentoring and peer-to-peer formats that promote exchange among mothers. Particular attention is paid to single parents and women from challenging life situations. The weekly meetings entitled "Salsa, Coffee and Community for Mamas" take place every Wednesday at 4 p.m. - a free offer to dance and network for mothers who have already sparked great interest.

But why is the support so important for mothers with a migration background? Many of them face special risk factors that can affect their mental health. According to a publication by the Federal Office of Health between 2015 and 2022, studies show that there is a clear connection between living conditions and the occurrence of depression in the peri and postpartum phase. clic.sfmvb describes that many of these mothers are confronted with critical life events Can favor depression.

professional support and further education

The Mama Vida association is not only a place of exchange, but also a platform for professional support. Special training for specialists from the area of ​​early childhood will take place on June 27, 2025. postpartale-depression.ch offers a comprehensive learning, in which specialists learn to recognize and better symptoms to be able to enter into affected parents. This training is intended for mothers, midwives and other healthcare experts and is intended to help promote mental health of mothers.

Overall, the aim of the association is to offer holistic and affordable support for mothers. Supported by the deputy Greta Hertemerten and a committed team, Mama Vida is certainly becoming an important point of contact in Vienna for mothers who are looking for support.