6th International 7th National Postnatal Care Congress * 17 - 20 September 2026 * Nigde Omer Halisdemir University * We Meet in Nigde *
6th International 7th National Postnatal Care Congress * 17 - 20 September 2026 * Nigde Omer Halisdemir University * We Meet in Nigde *

Congress Invitation

Dear Colleagues and Participants,

I would like to invite you to the next meeting of the Women's Health Nursing Association, which will be held between 17-20 September 2026, hosted by Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University after a two-year break, in cooperation with Zübeyde Hanım Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing and the Central and Ankara Branches of the Women's Health Nursing Association. 6th International 7th National Postnatal Care CongressWe are very honoured and happy to invite you to our event.

The main theme of our congress is "Steering the Future of Postnatal Care: Strengthening Research, Practice and Policy" was determined as ". The postnatal period is a meaningful period of life that leaves deep traces in the life of the woman, baby and family with its physical, mental, social and environmental dimensions. The healthy execution of this process depends on the quality, accessible and sustainable delivery of postnatal care with a multidisciplinary team approach. In this context, our aim is to bring together all health professionals working in the field of postnatal care, to share our experiences in the light of current scientific evidence and research, to improve our professional knowledge and skills, and to guide the development of health policies to strengthen the care services provided in this critical period.

We will hold our congress, which we have prepared with a rich content in terms of scientific and social programme, in Niğde, which stands out with its historical and cultural richness in the Cappadocia region and among the provinces of Konya Plain Project, at Şehit Ömer Halisdemir Congress and Cultural Centre with your valuable participation.

In our congress, we aim to present a high level scientific programme where national and international speakers who are experts in their fields will share their knowledge and experience. Your contributions will increase the scientific richness of our congress and add a different dimension.

We hope that this important scientific meeting will be a productive meeting where new ideas will be shared with different perspectives and multidisciplinary collaborations will be strengthened.

As Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University, we will be very happy to see you among us.

Let's shape the future of postnatal care together.

Love and regards

Congress President
Prof. Dr. Semra KOCAÖZ

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Announcements

Supported by TUBITAK

6th International 7th National Postnatal Care Congress was deemed worthy of support by TÜBİTAK BİDEP.

Declaration of Conference Eligibility under the TÜBİTAK 2224-B Programme

Declaration of Conference Eligibility under the TÜBİTAK 2224-B Programme


  • 6th International 7th National Postnatal Care Congress It meets the criteria set out in Articles 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the application requirements for the TÜBİTAK 2224-B Programme for Supporting Participation in Domestic Scientific Events.

    In this context;

    1. Peer-reviewed event (Article 10):
      Our conference employs a double-blind peer review process. All submitted papers are evaluated by expert referees in their respective fields in accordance with scientific criteria.
    2. Held for at least the third time (Article 11):
      6th International 7th National Postnatal Care Congress, is an international conference held on a regular basis.
    3. Regulatory Board Comprising Various Institutions (Article 12):
      The conference organising and scientific committee comprises academics from at least three different universities and/or public research institutions and is structured in accordance with the principles of interdisciplinary and institutional diversity.
    4. Up-to-date and Active Website (Article 13):
      Our Conference: All the latest information regarding the conference, including the scientific programme, committees, application procedures and announcements, is available on the official website.

    Accordingly, we hereby declare that the 6th International and 7th National Postnatal Care Congress meets the relevant criteria specified under the TÜBİTAK 2224-B Programme.

Supported by AKAP

The 6th International and 7th National Postnatal Care Congress is supported by the Academic Capacity Enhancement Projects (AKAP) at Niğde Ömer Halisdemir University.

New Associate Professorship Criteria

6th International 7th National Postnatal Care Congress meets the International Congress Criteria, Academic Promotion Criteria and New Associate Professorship Criteria.

Important Dates

15 NOVEMBER 2025
START OF ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

15 August 2026
ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE

16 August 2026
CONGRESS REGISTRATION DEADLINE

17 - 20 SEPTEMBER 2026
CONGRESS DATE

24 OCTOBER 2026
PUBLICATION OF THE SUMMARY TEXT BOOK

Subject Headings

Main Theme

  • Steering the Future of Postnatal Care: Strengthening Research, Practice and Policy

Main Topics

  • Research Priorities and Innovative Approaches in Postnatal Period
  1. Missed opportunities in postnatal care and research
  2. Postnatal artificial intelligence assisted nursing
  3. Innovative practices and research in the field of postnatal care
  4. Technologies that increase family involvement in postnatal care
  5. Postnatal digital health and mobile applications
  6. Postnatal evidence-based practices and reflection on care
  7. New generation wearable technologies in labour and delivery
  8. Breastfeeding technologies and supports
  • Postnatal Practices and Care Models
  1. Postnatal emergency care and nursing
  2. Postnatal family-centred care: opportunities and challenges
  3. Depressive symptoms and social support in postnatal mothers
  4. Technical counselling in postnatal and postpartum care (updating of guidelines)
  5. Postnatal care and disability
  6. Postnatal care and substance use
  7. Postnatal nutrition and metabolic health
  8. Transition to postnatal parenthood
  9. Prevention and management of postnatal complications
  10. Postnatal chronic diseases and management
  11. Postnatal spiritual care
  12. 12. Postnatal breast health and breastfeeding counselling
  13. 13. Psychological problems and counselling in postnatal mother and father
  14. 14. Postnatal complementary and supportive practices
  15. Postnatal transcultural care
  16. Postnatal newborn care
  17. 17. Postnatal care in migration, climate crisis and natural disasters
  18. 18. Changing practices in normal-caesarean postnatal care and care
  19. Perinatal loss and bereavement counselling
  20. 20. National and international models of postnatal care
  • Strengthening Policies in the Postnatal Period / Health System Approaches
  1. Mother and baby friendly hospital practices
  2. Contraception and family planning services
  3. Reassessment of the scope and duration of postnatal health services
  4. Postnatal mother and newborn follow-up and legal problems in health services
  5. Strategies for equality and anti-discrimination in postnatal care
  6. Postnatal depression screening and support systems
  7. Regulation of the legal rights of the postnatal parent
  8. Postnatal home care and health services
  9. Postnatal mobile health applications
  10. 10. Postnatal multidisciplinary approach and legal problems
  11. Postnatal health policies
  12. Newborn screening programmes