The Early Intervention – Early Opportunities Coordination Center cordially invites professionals, advocates, and interested individuals to this year’s online series
All events will be held online and are free of charge.
This online series addresses current topics—ranging from early bonding, media, and language to BuT and Babylotsen, as well as parental support and mental health.
November 4, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
“Are You Still There?”—Early Attachment and Language in a Digital World
November 10, 26, 2:00–3:30 p.m.
BuT in Practice – Supporting Children to Grow Up with Equal Opportunities
November 12, 26, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Babylotsen – Bridge-Builders from the Delivery Room to the Early Intervention Network
November 17, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
“Who Will Change My Child’s Diaper If I Can’t Do It Myself?” – Parental Assistance and Supported Parenting for Parents with Chronic (Mental) Illness or Disabilities in Caring for Their Children
December 2, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
Pregnancy and Eating Disorders – A Complex Challenge and Individual Support Options
Registration for the individual sessions is now open at fruehe-hilfen@region-hannover.de.
Toxic Substances During Pregnancy and Infancy: What's Really Important—and What Isn't? Scientifically Assessing Exposure to Toxic Substances and Communicating the Findings Safely
New Online Continuing Education Course for Midwives
Joana Steberl is a biologist and the founder of the prevention company VieMea GmbH. Starting in November 2026, she will offer online training courses specifically for midwives on the topic “Exposure to Harmful Substances During Pregnancy, Childbirth, and the Postpartum Period—Understanding and Communicating Safely.”
Dates for 2026:
November
9, November
18, December
8, each from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., live via Zoom.
Cost: €109
The training program has been reviewed by the Hanover Region and is recognized as fulfilling the continuing education requirement for midwives under the NHebG.
The training program translates the latest scientific evidence on exposure to harmful substances into practical guidance for midwives’ daily practice: Midwives learn to reliably assess relevant exposures, prioritize effective and proportionate measures, and provide clear guidance to families—without causing fear or feelings of guilt.
Further information and registration can be found here.
Parental Burnout and Mothers' Mental Health - And finally, I’ll come to
Online event on November 11, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Mothers accomplish an enormous amount every day, yet their own health and self-care often fall by the wayside. When does normal exhaustion turn into clinically significant parental burnout? And what can be done about it?
Claudia Kirsch, scientific director of the Family Health Research Network in the Medical Sociology Research and Teaching Unit at MHH, examines the stressors faced by mothers and explains why parental self-care is not a luxury but a necessity. The latest scientific findings on the clinical relevance of parental burnout will be examined to develop strategies for promoting mothers’ mental health.
More information on registration and the program can be found here.
You are cordially invited to the Midwifery Research Colloquium
The Midwifery Science Research and Teaching Unit is hosting an exciting presentation by Dr. Mary Sheridan. The lecture will take place online via Microsoft Teams.
November11, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p
.m.Dr. Mary Sheridan, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, King’s College London “The
Quality Maternal and Newborn Care (QMNC) Framework: Reflections on a systematic review of newborn
care within the UK midwifery curriculum”
MSTeamslink (Meeting ID: 398 902 504 876 099 4, Passcode: EE9cV6a5)
If you have any questions, please contact hebammenwissenschaft@mh-hannover.de.
Online Expert Discussions as Part of the “Digital Child Protection from the Start” Project
All expert discussions will take place online from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and are free of charge.
How can we support children in their early years in a safe, developmentally enriching, and responsible way in an increasingly digital world? As part of the “Digital Child Protection from the Start” project, we cordially invite you to a four-part series of free online expert discussions. The events are aimed at parents, professionals, educators, and other interested individuals. In addition to expert insights, the discussions provide a space for questions, exchange, and joint reflection on challenges and best practices in everyday family and childcare life.
Topics:
November 19, 2026 | Language Requires Closeness: Early Communication in Everyday Digital Life
How do language-promoting relationships develop in everyday family life, and what influence do digital media have on early communication processes?
Speaker: Dr. Maren Risch / Information and registration here
December 3, 2026 | Secure Attachment in a Digital World
: How can parents and professionals sensitively support children in a digitized world, and what role does adults’ media use play in this?
Speaker: Dr. Antonia Dinzinger / Information and registration here
January 19, 2027 | Between Visibility and Protection: Taking Responsibility for Children’s Photos Online
Photos of children online pose risks that many are unaware of. This expert discussion raises awareness of the issue and highlights ways to handle images of children responsibly in families, daycare centers, schools, and clubs.
Speaker: Britt Kalla, Save the Children Deutschland e. V. / Information and registration here
February 2, 2027 | Growing Up with Good Support: Family Rituals in the Digital Age
How can rituals, mindful media use, and a reflective digital family culture support healthy development?
Speaker: Dr. Iren Schulz, SCHAU HIN! Initiative / Information and registration here
The Heide Congress's new webinar series begins on May 18, 2026
This new program will be held 5–6 times a year, covering various topics related to childbirth
The first webinar will take place online via Zoom on May 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in English.
Topic: The Formative Space of Birth:
Listening to the Baby’s Story—Understanding the Birth Experience
How do the first moments of our lives shape our personality?
This interactive forum invites professionals to explore the profound “inner world” of the newborn.
The speaker is Karlton Terry, who has been a dedicated pioneer, practitioner, and lecturer in the field of pre- and perinatal psychology for over 35 years.
Cost: 45 EUR
Professional Director: Johanna Lauff, INPP Germany
Scientific Director: Dr. Dirk Häger, HeideKongress
Additional HeideKongress webinars with Karlton Terry will take place on the following dates, each from 6:00–7:30 p.m.:
Topic: Umbilical Cord on September 7, 2026
Topic: Implantation on December 7, 2026
Topic: Conception on March 8, 2027
Further information and registration details can be found here.
The Early Intervention – Early Opportunities Coordination Center cordially invites professionals, advocates, and interested members of the public to a symposium on December 8, 2026.
Topic: CRISES RELATED TO PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH II—A CHILD'S PERSPECTIVE
The symposium will take place on December 8, 2026, from 9:30 a.m. (ARRIVAL) to 3:00 p.m.
WORKSHOPS:
· Emergency Plans for Clinical Practice (A: Education)
· Findings and Insights from the Project “Improving
the Situation of Children and Adolescents
with Mental Illness” (Haven KJP Project)
· Group Programs for Parents with Mental Health Challenges (Winnicott Institute)
· Everyday Clinic Life and Child Protection (Child Protection Advisory Service and
Babylotsen Coordination, Hanover Region)
PANEL:
· What Is Needed Now? – Looking Ahead·
How Can a Workable Coordination System Between Youth Services, Healthcare
, and Psychiatry Be Achieved? Where do structures need to be changed or further developed?
· Featuring, among others:
· Kristina Wilms (Health Innovation Hannover Region)
· Benjamin Strahl (Kipsfam Alliance)
· Stefan Pohl (Counseling Centers for Parents, Children, and Adolescents, Hannover Region)
Registration for the symposium is now open at fruehe-hilfen@region-hannover.de.
The event is free of charge.
Staude Academy from Hanover
Where knowledge lives
Are you looking for professional training that creates knowledge and is fun? Would you like to keep your knowledge about birth, pregnancy, the postpartum period and breastfeeding up to date?
The Staude Academy offers a wide range of training opportunities for midwives -
as online training, group training in person or relaxed days during the seminar week on Sylt - midwives will find the right topics here.
Take a look right now: www.staude-akademie.de and find out about the current training courses on offer.
If you are interested in online training or in-house training for your team, your quality circle or a relaxed group together for a training course, the Staude Academy offers individual courses. Enquire now!
akademie@staudeverlag.de
Phone: 0511-5153500
Training Opportunities Offered by the "Gesund ins Leben" Network
Professional Development for Everyone Who Works with Young Families
Well-founded and relevant to everyday life: Through its continuing education programs, the “Gesund ins Leben” Network provides information to professionals on nutrition and physical activity during pregnancy and infancy, as well as on family nutrition with toddlers. The content of these programs is based on the nationwide guidelines published by the Network.
You can find information about the training programs here
Training courses offered by the "Health around birth" campaign office
The homepage of the campaign office "Gesundheit rund um die Geburt" offers a good overview of various offers and events relating to pregnancy, birth and the first time with a baby throughout Lower Saxony.
https://www.gesundheit-rund-um-die-geburt-nds.de/
For safe and woman-centered care and support - so that life gets off to a good start.
