GOLD Speakers

Zehra Betül Yeşilkaya, MSN BSN RN

• Country: Turkey

Biography:

Zehra Betül Yeşilkaya is a registered nurse with nearly a decade of clinical experience in neonatal intensive care. She currently works at Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Hospital in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Women’s Health and Obstetrics Nursing, both from Istanbul Medipol University.

Her professional and academic interests include maternal and neonatal health, breastfeeding, perinatal mental health, and self-efficacy. She actively participates in educational programs focused on women’s health and breastfeeding support.

Beyond her clinical and academic roles, Zehra is also a dedicated advocate for women’s health. She believes that in the context of breastfeeding, the focus is often placed solely on the infant, while the mother’s physical and emotional experiences are overlooked. Her passion lies in shifting this perspective—emphasizing that healthier mothers lead to healthier babies.

She is committed to raising awareness, empowering women, and contributing to healthcare systems that prioritize maternal well-being as a core element of infant health.