Supporting Fertility: "Hypnofertility & Healthy Living Guide"
Prof. Dr Merlinda ALUS TOKAT
International Certified Hypnofertility Trainer
Dr Sevcan ÖZÖZÜTÜRK
International Certified Hypnofertility Trainer
Uzm. Nurse Esra ARBAĞ
International Certified Hypnofertility Trainer
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Time: 09:00-16:00
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5 Sessions x 60 Minutes
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For Successful Breastfeeding: Clinical Competences, Evidence, Clinical Approaches
Angela Love-Zaranka
Lactation Education Resources
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Hours: 13:45-17:00
This course aims to introduce health professionals to evidence-based practices for successful initiation and maintenance of breastfeeding in the postnatal period.
Participants;
- Explain the hormonal and biological basis of breastfeeding.
- - Discuss the effects of skin-to-skin contact, staying in the room, baby-led breastfeeding.
- - Define the interventions that cause unnecessary supplementary nutrition.
- - Can increase breastfeeding success with clinical applications.
Session 1: Early initiation of breastfeeding and physiology
- Prolactin, oxytocin and FIL factor
- The importance of frequent and early breastfeeding
- Milk production mechanisms
- Skin-to-skin contact in the first hour and behavioural benefits
- Risks of delayed start-up
Event
Session 2: Medical Interventions and Unnecessary Supplements Prevention
- Hypoglycaemia, weight loss and supplementation criteria
- IV fluids and oedema relationship
- Holistic view of the clinical picture
Activity Case study
Session 3: Mother-Infant Interaction and Hospital Practices
- Golden Hour and thermal synchronisation
- Infant behaviour and reflexes
- Impact of hospital policies
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Session 4: Second Night Syndrome, Breast Implantation and Follow-up
- What is second night syndrome and how to manage it?
- Deep positioning, correct breastfeeding position
- Wet/poopy nappy monitoring and adequate nutrition
Event
(Each session will last 45 minutes)
Angela Love-Zaranka, BA, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA Angela Love-Zaranka has been at the forefront of breastfeeding education and practice for over three decades, training professionals who shape policy and mentoring families who rely on compassionate, evidence-based support. As Programme Director of Lactation Education Resources, a leading international breastfeeding education organisation, she developed the curriculum that has prepared thousands of IBCLCs now working on six continents. Her graduates report that Angela's practical, research-driven training has raised breastfeeding success rates in hospitals, public health programmes and private clinics worldwide. Angela's clinical footprint is equally impressive. She established and managed a hospital-based lactation service in Washington, established a thriving outpatient practice for complex cases, and continues to create individualised care plans that help parents achieve their feeding goals. Her work has touched and continues to touch more than 10,000 families. A 30-year La Leche League Leader, Member of the International Lactation Consultant Association and former board member of HMBANA, IBLCE and currently ILCA, Angela is a universal maternal-child health advocate. With this course, you can learn real-world strategies that have led countless professionals and families to success.
Journey to Mastery in Breastfeeding Education: Tips for Transforming Knowledge into Effective Training
Angela Love-Zaranka
Lactation Education Resources
International Board Certified Lactation Consultant
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Time: 08:45-12:00
The aim of this workshop is to equip current and prospective breastfeeding educators with effective, scientifically based teaching strategies and tools that are appropriate for different learning styles and family dynamics, and to equip them to provide breastfeeding education with confidence.
At the end of this course
1. Define and distinguish the types of breastfeeding education classes,
2. will be able to reflect the principles of adult education to classroom planning and practice,
3. Write measurable and applicable learning objectives for breastfeeding education,
4. Design interactive, inclusive and engaging training sessions,
5. will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of trainings with feedback and learning outcomes.
Session 1: Basics of Teaching Breastfeeding and Adult Education
Introduction and purpose of teaching
Creating learning outcomes and teaching objectives
Principles of adult education
The role of the teacher: To teach, not preach
Event
Session 2: Learning Styles and Effective Presentation Techniques
VARK model: visual, auditory, writing/reading, kinesthetic
The importance of participation-based learning
Course opening techniques, use of visual support
Event
Session 3: Hands-on Tools, Games and Classroom Interaction
Ice breakers, interactive games, scenario studies
Breastfeeding materials, role plays, simulations
Event
Session 4: Evaluation, Challenges and Development as a Trainer
Dealing with problem classes
Evaluation techniques: Feedback forms, peer observation
Self-awareness and development as a trainer
Event
Angela Love-Zaranka, BA, IBCLC, RLC, FILCA Angela Love-Zaranka has been at the forefront of breastfeeding education and practice for over three decades, training professionals who shape policy and mentoring families who rely on compassionate, evidence-based support. As Programme Director of Lactation Education Resources, a leading international breastfeeding education organisation, she developed the curriculum that has prepared thousands of IBCLCs now working on six continents. Her graduates report that Angela's practical, research-driven training has raised breastfeeding success rates in hospitals, public health programmes and private clinics worldwide. Angela's clinical footprint is equally impressive. She established and managed a hospital-based lactation service in Washington, established a thriving outpatient practice for complex cases, and continues to create individualised care plans that help parents achieve their feeding goals. Her work has touched and continues to touch more than 10,000 families. A 30-year La Leche League Leader, Member of the International Lactation Consultant Association and former board member of HMBANA, IBLCE and currently ILCA, Angela is a universal maternal-child health advocate. With this course, you can learn real-world strategies that have led countless professionals and families to success.
Breath, Balance and Strength: Prenatal Yoga for Health Professionals
Dr Sevcan Ozozturk
Certified Yoga Instructor
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Hours: 14:00-17:00
This course aims to equip health professionals with the skills to lead prenatal yoga classes safely and effectively.
Participants at the end of this course:
- Explain the physiology of pregnancy and how to adapt yoga practices to this period,
- Can choose yoga poses suitable for pregnant women,
- Define breathing techniques that will help in the process of birth and pregnancy,
- It can create a safe, mindfulness-orientated and relaxing yoga environment,
- Can work with pregnant women with a holistic approach and apply techniques to relax them.
3 Sessions - 3 hours
Session 1: Physiology of Pregnancy and the Role of Yoga - 30 minutes
Session 2: Prenatal Yoga Poses and Practice - 60 minutes
Session 3: Creating Safe and Mindful Prenatal Yoga Sessions - 45 minutes
Dr Sevcan Ozozturk
Certified Yoga Instructor
Calmbirth and The Mind-Body-Birth Connection
Karen McClay
Founder of Calmbirth Australia
Registered Midwife, Registered Nurse
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Time: 09:15-17:00
Participants in this workshop:
1. They will have the opportunity to discover the Mind-Body-Birth Connection
2. She will discuss ways to support a positive Mind-Body-Connection with women and their partners attending the Childbirth Education classes.
3. She will learn simple techniques to teach women to work positively with Mind-Body-Delivery Connections in Childbirth Education Classes.
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Gamification and Artificial Intelligence in Childbirth Preparation Education: Practical Trainer Workshop
Prof. Dr. Lecturer Prof. Dr Özlem Ülkü Bulut
Assoc. Prof. Dr Hande Yağcan
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Hours: 13:00-18:00
This course is designed for postgraduate students and educators studying in health sciences. Participants are expected to develop an innovative and interactive approach to childbirth preparation education by combining gamification and artificial intelligence technologies. Within the scope of the course, it is aimed that participants will explore gamification-based artificial intelligence applications, produce creative projects and gain a more effective, motivating and student-centred perspective on women's health education.
Developing Artificial Intelligence Supported Learning Experience:
Participants learn to create interactive and personalised learning scenarios supported by artificial intelligence tools for use in childbirth preparation education.
Using Gamification Designs in Childbirth Preparation Trainings:
Participants design an instructive and motivating design with gamification dynamics that includes birth preparation topics. In this process, creative game mechanics that support learning are developed.
To gain interdisciplinary project development skills:
Participants bring together the fields of health education, artificial intelligence and game design and develop innovative, field-applicable projects through group work.
1. Use of Game Method in Prenatal Education
2. Gamification 101 training
3. Use of Artificial Intelligence-supported TOY Gamification Model
4. Workshop Practice
Workshops will be held in the afternoon.
Prof. Dr. Lecturer Prof. Dr Özlem Ülkü Bulut
Lokman Hekim University Faculty of Health Sciences
Assoc. Prof. Dr Hande Yağcan
Dokuz Eylul University Faculty of Nursing
Dr Afra Çalık
Süleyman Demirel University Faculty of Health Sciences
Radical Transformation: A Journey of EFT, Family Alignment and Belly Healing
Shirin Ak
International EFT Expert and Trainer, Nurse, Family Alignment Facilitator
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Time: 09:00-17:00
This 8-hour course is designed for health professionals. The aim is to support individuals to recognise and transform their emotional burdens from early life experiences with EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Family Sequencing and Maternal Belly Healing methods. It is aimed that the participants will be able to use these techniques in their professional practice from a holistic perspective.
Participants learn the basic principles of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Family Sequencing and Belly Healing approaches,
Understand how these methods are used in individual healing processes,
To realise how the emotional records formed in the prenatal period affect the life of the individual,
To be able to make sense of the body-mind-emotion connection and use this connection in working with clients,
Experience the basic application skills of these techniques through practical work,
As health professionals, to gain the competence to integrate these approaches into their areas of expertise.
Course Programme (4 Sessions - Total 8 Hours)
Session 1: EFT Technique - Basic Information and Application Principles
In this session, the scientific foundations, working principles and general application rules of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) will be discussed. Participants will learn the basic steps of this method and experience how it guides emotional resolution processes.
Session 2: Use of EFT in Preparation for Birth
How EFT technique can be used in pregnancy and birth preparation process, which emotional themes can be focused on and the effects of this work on expectant mothers will be discussed. Through practical work, it is aimed to transform the anxieties and physical stresses related to birth.
Session 3: The Effect of Intergenerational Transmission on Pregnancy and Childbirth - A Family Sequence Perspective
In this section, the effects of intergenerational transmissions, traumas and emotional legacies on the pregnancy and birth process will be discussed with the family sequence approach. Participants will gain knowledge to recognise the invisible bonds in the family system and to notice the solutions.
Session 4: Healing the womb and beautiful birth stories
The focus of this session is on working with and healing the subconscious records of the womb period. Supported by real birth stories, this session will end with a deepening meditation on the journey of awareness initiated in the womb.
15-30 minutes break will be given between two sessions according to the needs of the group.
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Rebozo Applications in Perinatal Period
Prof. Dr. Lecturer Prof. Dr Sibel Şeker
Aydın Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Health Sciences
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Hours: 18:00-21:00
This course aims to teach rebozo applications in order to relax and support the pregnant woman in the perinatal period and to facilitate birth.
Participants at the end of the course;
Knows the purposes of use of rebozon in pregnancy, labour and postnatal period,
List the situations where the use of Rebozo is not appropriate,
Can apply rebozo during pregnancy, labour and postnatal period
1. Introduction and preparation (10 minutes)
Rebozo definition, origin, benefits (10 mins)
Evidence-based research (25 mins)
2. Rebozo applications during pregnancy (10 mins)
Rebozo applications in intrapartum period (20 min)
Rebozo applications in the postpartum period (10 min)
3. Application (45 mins)
4. Application (45 mins)
Prof. Dr. Lecturer Prof. Dr Sibel Şeker
Aydın Adnan Menderes University Faculty of Health Sciences
Supporting Birth Partners in the Labouring Room: Training for Maternity Staff
Chitra Natarajan
Childbirth Educator, Hypnotherapist, HypnoBirthing Practitioner & Facilitator
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Hours: 14:00-17:00
Purpose of the Workshop is to provide skills training to the maternity staff to help and support the Birth Partner/Father in the Labouring Room
Understanding The Role of the Birth Partner in Labour
Understanding the Father's Emotional Journey
Hands-On Support: Comfort Measures and Birth Positions
Mindful Presence and Compassionate Communication
Balancing Support: When to Step In and When to Step Back
Self-Care Strategies for Birth Partners in the Labour Room
3*60 minutes
Introducing the importance of the presence of the labouring partner/father in the labouring room
What happens to the Father psychologically
Physical Presence
Compassionate help for the Birthing Mother
Support with Labouring & Birth Positions
Tool Kit for Birth Partners to comfort, help & support the mother
About Birth Partner's/Fathers fears & challenges
Gentle guidance & Mindful presence in the labouring room
When to be present and when to step back if the Mother needs space
Self Care for the Birth Partners/Fathers in the labouring Room
Chitra Natarajan
Childbirth Educator, Hypnotherapist, HypnoBirthing Practitioner & Facilitator
Perinatal Bereavement Counselling: Every Birth Deserves the Same Respect
Neşe Karabekir
Specialist Psychologist and Childbirth Psychotherapist
Prof. Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Pınar Tektas
Izmir Bakircay University
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Hours: 13:00-17:00
The aim of this course is to enable health professionals to communicate with individuals and families experiencing perinatal loss during and after birth with an empathy-based, respectful and holistic approach; to understand the grief process and to develop effective counselling skills.
Define the concepts of perinatal loss (miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death, etc.),
Explain the psychosocial, emotional and cultural dimensions of the mourning process,
Will be able to express the needs and expectations of individuals experiencing perinatal grief,
Gain the ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with these individuals,
Define ethical principles and professional boundaries in perinatal grief counselling,
Discuss the role of the health system and the importance of multidisciplinary approach in post-loss care.
2 sessions x 2 hours
1. Psychological support process for the mother, father, baby and the whole team in case of stillbirths during labour
2. Support and approach to the mother, family and caregivers in the postnatal period.
Neşe Karabekir
Specialist Psychologist and Childbirth Psychotherapist
Istanbul Birth Academy / Elele for Birth Association
Prof. Dr. Lecturer. Prof. Pınar Tektas
Izmir Bakircay University
Trauma Informed Care in Childbirth
Prof. Dr. Gozde Gokce Isbir
Mersin University
Prof. Dr Sandra Nakić Radoš
Catholic University of Croatia
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Time: 09:00-13:00
To gain the knowledge and skills of care including trauma information in childbirth.
Participants;
-Knows the definition of perinatal trauma,
-Knows the frequency, causes and consequences of perinatal trauma,
-Explains the definition and components of care including postnatal trauma information,
-Apply trauma informed care in childbirth.
4 Sessions x 50 Minutes
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Safe Aromatherapy, Aromamasage and Aromaflexology Applications in Pregnancy
Uzm. Pharmacist Hülya Kayhan
Course Date: 24.10.2025
Course Time 16:30-18:30
Safe oils used in pregnancy / Oils to be avoided
What is aromamasaj? What are the benefits?
Practical application examples
Safe Reflex points
Points to avoid
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Holistic Approaches in Childbirth Preparation Education
Assoc. Prof. Dr Yeter Durgun Ozan
Active Birth and Childbirth Preparation Trainer, Breastfeeding Consultant
Prof. Dr. Lecturer Prof. Dr Özlem Çiçek
HypnoBirthing and HypnoFertility Trainer, Breastfeeding Consultant, Birth Preparation Trainer
Nurse & Birth Supporter Özge Yaşitoglu
Aromatherapist and Phytotherapist
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Time: 09:00-17:00
The aim of this course, which is planned for health professionals who do and plan to do birth preparation training, is to prepare for birth based on holistic care.
Participants at the end of this course;
- To be able to define holistic birth preparation education,
- Explain the basic principles of holistic birth preparation education,
- To know the educational models that can be used in holistic birth preparation classes,
- It is aimed to know and apply exercises and massages that can be used in holsitic birth preparation classes.
09:00 - 10:00 Introduction of the programme and introductions
10:00 - 10:30 Evaluation of Childbirth Preparation Classes from Past to Present
10:30 - 11:00 Break
11:00 - 12:00 Birth Preparation Classes and the Birth of Holistic Care
12:00 - 12:30 Principles of Holistic Care
12:30 - 13:00 Educational Models that can be used in Holistic Childbirth Preparation Classes
13:00 - 14:00 Lunch
14:00 - 14:30 Basic Principles Used in Holistic Childbirth Preparation Classes
14:30 - 15:00 Relaxation Exercises and Massages that can be used in Holistic Childbirth Preparation Classes
15:00 - 15:30 Break
15:30 - 16:00 Group Work-Practice
16:00-16:30 Course Evaluation
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Grandparents Education Classroom Educational Training
Prof. Dr Pınar Serçekuş Ak
Pamukkale University Faculty of Health Sciences
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elif Uludag
Pamukkale University Faculty of Health Sciences
Büşra Nur Varlı
Antalya City Hospital
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Time: 09:30-17:30
Knowledge and skills of trainees for the conduct of grandparent training classes
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Participants will be able to describe the role of grandparents in the birth preparation process.
Participants will be able to compare and explain the traditional understanding of parenting and current approaches.
Participants will be able to give examples of how grandparents can consciously assume their supportive role in the family.
Participants will be able to explain the basic principles of healthy communication in the grandparent-parent-child triangle.
Participants will be able to list the types of physical and emotional support that grandparents can provide before and after birth.
Participants will be able to illustrate how the role of grandparents can be structured in a way that supports parents' decisions.
Participants will be able to design a training plan for grandparents
Introduction - Discussion of the aims and objectives of the course
Grandparent education classes around the world
Being a grandparent
Workshop 1
Information that grandparents need to know 1
Information that grandparents need to know 2
Important points for grandparents' classes
Workshop 2
Grandparents' class programme example
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Reflexology in Pregnancy and Childbirth
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nursen BOLSOY
Manisa Celal Bayar University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Midwifery
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Hours: 19:00-21:00
To share knowledge and experience about the use of reflexology, a complementary treatment method, in pregnancy, labour and postnatal period.
Reflexology application reduces pain and anxiety. The use of this method contributes to the reduction of complaints during pregnancy, birth and postpartum period, to increase health and to enable mothers to have spontaneous vaginal birth. In this course, it is aimed to share current information about reflexology, to explain the basic rules of reflexology in practice and to enable participants to experience the application.
Training Method: Presentations, practice and interactive training methods will be used.
15 min- Opening, Introduction, Warm-up
30 min- Definition, history and mechanism of action of reflexology.
30 min- Situations where reflexology is used and legal legislation. The place and importance of reflexology in midwifery profession.
45 min- Basic rules of reflexology application
60min- Participants experience reflexology application
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Creating Routine in Babies and Baby Massage Course
Cigdem Ozturk
Nurse and Baby Massage Specialist
Dokuz Eylul University
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Time: 09:00-12:00
Knowing and applying the importance of infant massage in creating a routine in infants
Participants at the end of this course;
- Knowing the benefits of baby massage,
- To be able to distinguish signals, reflexes and behavioural states of infants,
- To be able to distinguish the concepts of attachment and commitment,
- To be able to distinguish the crying of babies,
- To have knowledge about suitable oils that can be used for massage
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Spiritual Birth Preparation: Modern Interpretation of Spiritual and Astrological Knowledge and its Effects on the Birth Mechanism
OPERATOR DOCTOR
ENGIN SARICA
Course Date: 23.10.2025
Course Hours: 14:00-17:00
To explain the effects of spiritual approaches (Jungian symbolism and collective unconscious studies, Advanced EFT, Hermetic Astrology, Family Sequencing, etc.) used in prenatal preparation and birth process on epigenetic mechanisms with scientific bases and to present ways to integrate them into clinical practice
At the end of this workshop:
- Relate the concept of epigenetics to prenatal stress and environmental factors,
- Understand how spiritual birth preparations (breathwork, collective unconscious fieldwork, meditation, astrological awareness, EFT, family sequential solutions) influence epigenetic responses,
- It can structure birth support processes by bridging ancient knowledge and modern science,
- Can create a preparation plan to use spiritual tools in their own practice on ethical and scientific grounds
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3. Uluslararası 5. Ulusal Doğuma Hazırlık Eğitimi ve Eğiticiliği Kongresi Tübitak tarafından desteklenmektedir.
International and National Congress on Childbirth Preparation Education and Training - DHEEK International Congress Criteria, Academic Promotion Criteria and New Associate Professorship Criteria is covered.
OCTOBER 8, 2025
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE
OCTOBER 8, 2025
KONGRE SON KAYIT TARİHİ
23 - 26 OCTOBER 2025
CONGRESS DATE
28 EKİM – 15 KASIM 2025
FULL TEXT SUBMISSION
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