Dear doulas,
The annual conference of the European Doula Network will take place in Türkiye this year, hosted by the Doula Initiative!
Doulas from all over Europe, and even the world, will gather in Istanbul for three days to discuss the theme "Holding the Space, Bridging the Gap" .
Event Details
Dates: Friday, October 2 (12:00) – Sunday, October 4 (15:00)
Venue & Accommodation:
The Marmara Pera , Meşrutiyet Cad. Tepebaşı 34430, Istanbul
EDN 2026 Highlights
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A workshop on infant birth reflexes.
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Sharing doula experiences from different countries.
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An impressive panel discussion.
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A joyful journey to Istanbul, the city where continents meet.
The detailed program will be shared.
Language
The event will be in English. If you require Turkish language support, please indicate this on the registration form or contact us.
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Packages and Registration
Registration form:
https://forms.gle/DjF1Gx2mQzCt22iGA
Note: The registration form is only in English. You can translate the form here .
Accommodation Options
Double rooms consist of two single beds.
Roommate selection: You can indicate your preferred roommate on the registration form. If you don't have a preference, we can assign you a surprise roommate, which is a great opportunity to meet someone new.
🔹 Please complete your payment as soon as possible after submitting this form.
The special price for Doula Initiative members is valid only for the first 15 completed registrations (form + payment).
We will inform you via this page and our Instagram account when the special price quota is filled.
If you haven't completed the form and made the payment, and the special price quota is filled within that time, your registration can only be completed at the standard price.
Cancellation Policy
Until April 13th: 100% refund (minus any bank charges)
Between April 13th and July 13th: 50% cashback (after deducting any bank fees)
From August 15th onwards: No refunds. However, you can transfer your right to participate to another participant.
Payment
Bank Transfer (SEPA)
Bank Name: Alternatif Bank Schweiz
Account Name: EDN European Doula Network
Address: Rössligasse 45, 4132 Muttenz, Switzerland
IBAN: CH61 08390040142110005
BIC/SWIFT: ABSOCH22XXX
NOTE: International payments from Turkey incur a SWIFT fee of approximately €15-€20.
Many banks use foreign currency for international payments.
You can also do this with Western Union , which allows you to pay a lower fee.
If you have a Wise membership, this might be a suitable option.
PayPal: (commission applies) paypal.me/EDNdoulas
→ Please add %5 to cover the PayPal commission.
NOTE: Payments cannot be made via PayPal from Türkiye. However, if you have an account abroad, or if someone you know has an account there, you can make your payment using that account.
You can contact us at ednmeeting@gmail.com or
You can contact us at info@doulainisiyatifi.com.
EDN 2026 Conference Türkiye Organizing Team
