International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing
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International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing

Focus & Scope

About the Journal

International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursingintends to publish research, review and short articles related to women and child care. The goal of the Journal is to enhance the knowledge and practice in closely related fields of obstetrics, gynecology and neonatal care. Subject areas suitable for publication include, but are not limited to the following fields

All contributions to the journal are rigorously refereed and are selected on the basis of quality and originality of the work. The journal publishes the most significant new research papers or any other original contribution in the form of reviews and reports on new concepts in all areas pertaining to its scope and research being done in the world, thus ensuring its scientific priority and significance.

Focus & Scope

The journal welcomes contributions across the following topic areas:

  • Obstetrics & Gynecological Nursing: pregnancy assessment and management, obstetric complications and high-risk pregnancy, gynecological conditions and nursing interventions, ectopic pregnancy management, hysterectomy and surgical nursing care, maternal morbidity and mortality reduction, and evidence-based obstetric nursing practice
  • Prenatal Diagnosis & Screening: prenatal diagnostic testing and screening protocols, fetal imaging and ultrasound assessment, amniocentesis and chorionic villus sampling, aneuploidy detection and cytogenetic analysis, non-invasive prenatal testing and fetal DNA/RNA analysis, genetic counseling and family support, and psychosocial aspects of prenatal diagnosis
  • Prenatal Nutrition & Maternal Health: maternal nutrition assessment and counseling, micronutrient supplementation in pregnancy, gestational diabetes mellitus prevention and management, breastfeeding preparation and support, lactation and postnatal nutrition, adolescent pregnancy and nutritional needs, and nutritional requirements across pregnancy and perinatal periods
  • Pregnancy & Preventive Care: pregnancy health maintenance and monitoring, preventive medicine in pregnancy, maternal immunization and vaccination protocols, TORCH infection prevention and management, pre-eclampsia and eclampsia prevention and treatment, prenatal screening and risk assessment, and pregnancy outcome optimization
  • Prematurity & Preterm Birth Nursing: preterm birth prevention strategies and interventions, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and respiratory complications in preterm infants, neurodevelopmental outcomes in preterm infants, growth monitoring and developmental support, caffeine and pharmacologic management in preterm infants, follow-up care for children born preterm, and outcomes into adulthood
  • Birth Defects & Congenital Abnormalities: congenital malformation assessment and classification, prevention strategies and maternal interventions, genetic abnormalities and inherited conditions, birth defect outcomes and quality of life, infant mortality reduction, and family support and early intervention
  • Basic Neonatal Care & Nursing: NICU environment and developmental care, parent-infant interaction and bonding, infant-directed communication and parent education, music therapy and sensory interventions in neonatal care, very low birth weight infant care, neonatal nursing research and quality improvement, and disparities in neonatal care outcomes
  • Specialized Neonatal Nursing: specialized newborn nursery nursing care, human milk feeding and lactation support, breastfeeding and nutrition in preterm infants, perinatal nutrition and feeding strategies, neonatal development and disease prevention, and well-being of mother and infant dyad
  • Intensive Neonatal Care: preterm infant morbidity and mortality outcomes, hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy assessment and management, neonatal neurology and neurophysiology, respiratory support and mechanical ventilation in neonates, infection prevention and treatment in critical neonates, and interprofessional neonatal intensive care
  • Reproductive Health & Fertility: fertility assessment and counseling, contraception and family planning, reproductive health across the lifespan, amenorrhea and dysmenorrhea management, menorrhagia and heavy menstrual bleeding, and sexual and reproductive wellness

Open Access Statement

International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing is an open-access publication which provides immediate open access to its content, supporting a greater global exchange of knowledge. All published works are freely available to a worldwide audience upon publication. Publication is subject to an article processing charge (APC), ensuring articles remain freely accessible online in perpetuity under a Creative Commons license.

Publication Ethics Statement

International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing fully adheres to the Code of Conduct of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and its Best Practice Guidelines. The editorial team enforces a rigorous peer-review process with strict ethical policies to ensure the addition of high-quality scientific studies to scholarly publication.

Content Disclaimer

All information, opinions, and views mentioned in International Journal of Obstetrics, Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing represent the authors and the contributions of the articles. Publication of articles, advertisements, or product information does not constitute endorsement or approval by the journal. The data and opinions appearing in the articles are the responsibility of the contributors concerned.

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