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Birth produces changes that can affect the mother’s psychic health and the attachment process with the child. Postpartum care can greatly influence these issues. An approach focused on the special needs of mothers and based on psycho-educational interviews to mobilize their resources, was conducted at the maternity hospital of HUG (Geneva). This action has shown an increase in mothers’ sense of competence. This is integrated into a real perinatal plan based on the empowerment of women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]