This journal focuses on maternal and child nursing, covering topics such as pregnancy complications, childbirth experiences, and postpartum care. It examines factors influencing breastfeeding rates, the role of doulas, and the management of conditions like neonatal hyperthyroidism and postpartum depression. The journal also addresses issues of racial disparities in maternal care, perinatal loss, and the integration of new care models and technologies in obstetrics.
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Pharmacology (nursing)Q1
Maternity and MidwiferyQ2
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Nursing
Scopus Categories
Maternity and MidwiferyPharmacology (nursing)
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Breastfeeding Practices and InfluencesMaternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and PostpartumInfant Development and Preterm CareNursing Education, Practice, and LeadershipChild and Adolescent HealthMaternal and Perinatal Health InterventionsNeonatal Respiratory Health ResearchFamily and Patient Care in Intensive Care UnitsHealth Sciences Research and EducationInfant Health and Development