2. To familiarize ourselves with the accumulated research data, and to clarify the role of pre- and perinatal psychology in the development of related disciplines, for its wider professional and public appreciation.
3. Building-up a social and psychological climate in society by preparing optimal conditions for the prenatal physical and mental development of children, that will ultimately contribute to:
the preservation and improvement of our global gene-fund;
future human generations more fully achieving their genetic potential; and
the solution of urgent demographic problems suffered by some countries.
4. The opportunity for Congress participants to acquaint themselves with the healing of prenatal traumas by leading psychotherapists, and their prevention by psychological support throughout pregnancy, and advanced delivery practices and postpartum care.