# Pregnancy education programs in Turkey

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pregnancy-education-programs-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-08T08:42:56.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Health directorates in Turkey are implementing pregnancy school programs through Healthy Life Centers to prepare expectant mothers for childbirth and postpartum care.

In Malatya, the Provincial Directorate of Health conducts ‘Gebe Okulu’ training sessions. These programs offer one-on-one education aimed at reducing labor anxiety and addressing information gaps. Participants have noted that professional support from midwives and doctors assists in managing conditions like diabetes and encourages natural births.

Similarly, the Nazilli District Health Directorate operates a program at the Cumhuriyet Healthy Life Center. This initiative combines theoretical instruction on fetal development, nutrition, and hygiene with practical sessions. Midwives provide guidance on the stages of labor and newborn care, while physiotherapists lead sessions on breathing techniques and musculoskeletal support to assist with physical readiness.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-08: Nazilli Pregnancy School provides maternal and newborn training

The Nazilli District Health Directorate's Pregnancy School offers comprehensive training for expectant mothers, covering pregnancy, childbirth, newborn care, and physical preparation.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nazilli-pregnancy-school-provides-maternal-and-newborn-training

### 2026-10-03: Malatya Pregnancy School provides childbirth education

Pregnancy School training in Malatya, Turkey, provides expectant mothers with practical education to reduce birth anxiety and promote natural childbirth through professional medical support.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/malatya-pregnancy-school-provides-childbirth-education

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