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Journal of Perinatology

Journal of Perinatology is the official publication of the Section on Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, American Academy of Pediatrics, and the National Perinatal Association of the United States. It aims to provide members of the perinatal and neonatal healthcare team with original information pertinent to improving maternal, fetal, and neonatal care, including clinical, professional, political, administrative, and educational aspects.

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Subject Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics
Impact Factor 2.4
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Hybrid
ISSN 0743-8346
eISSN 1476-5543
Invitation Only No
Cost Range £3190.00/$5090.00/€4090.00 APC for open access; no APC under the traditional publishing model.

Submission Instructions

Journal of Perinatology accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must provide the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, explain the importance of the work and its suitability for the journal's readership, confirm originality and exclusive submission, and include a Competing Interests statement.
Abstract A structured abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 150 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Objective, Study Design, Result, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Main body of text must not exceed 25 pages including the abstract, tables/figures, and references. Manuscript should include a Methods section with enough detail to reproduce the experimental procedures and references where appropriate. Manuscript must document any use of a large language model in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available, and it must include statements on competing financial interests, funding, and each author's contribution.
References References must not exceed 50. References must follow Vancouver format. References must be cited numerically in text starting at one and listed in double-spaced numerical order, with up to six authors listed in full and more than six abbreviated to the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 5 tables or figures is allowed. Figures must not be embedded within the text. Tables must be numbered sequentially, cited in the text, and presented on separate pages with titles, and figure legends must be brief, specific, and placed on a separate manuscript page after the references.
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Review Article

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must provide the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, explain the importance of the work and its suitability for the journal's readership, confirm originality and that the material has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere, and include a Competing Interests statement.
Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must be abbreviated and unformatted.
Manuscript Main body text must not exceed 4,500 words including the abstract. Use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or another suitable part of the manuscript if no Methods section is available.
References Review Articles may include a maximum of 100 references. References must follow Vancouver format. In-text citations must be numbered consecutively from 1, references must be listed in numerical order, papers with up to six authors must list all authors, and papers with more than six authors must list the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Figures must not be embedded within the text. Tables must be numbered sequentially, cited in the text, and presented on separate pages with titles, while figure legends must be brief, specific, and placed on a separate manuscript page after the references.
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Quality Improvement

Cover Letter A cover letter is required. Cover letter must include the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, explain the importance of the work and its relevance to the journal's readership, confirm originality and that the material has not been previously published or submitted elsewhere, and include a competing interests statement.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Main body of text must not exceed 20 pages, including abstract, tables/figures, and references. Quality Improvement submissions should follow the SQUIRE framework. Use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or in a suitable alternative part of the manuscript if no Methods section is available, and competing financial interests and funding information must be included in the paper.
References Quality Improvement submissions may include a maximum of 50 references. References must follow Vancouver format. In-text references must be numbered consecutively from 1, the reference list must be in numerical order, papers with up to six authors must list all authors, and papers with more than six authors must list the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Quality Improvement submissions may include a maximum of 5 tables or figures. Figures must not be embedded within the text. Figure legends must appear on a separate manuscript page after the References section, and each table must be presented on its own page, numbered, and titled.
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Correspondence

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must provide the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, explain the importance of the work and its suitability for the journal's readership, confirm originality, include a Competing Interests statement, and include previous reviewer comments if the manuscript was previously considered by another journal.
Abstract Abstract must not be included.
Manuscript Main body text must not exceed 500 words, excluding tables, figures, and references. Use of a large language model must be documented in the Methods section or in another suitable part of the manuscript if no Methods section is available, and the paper must include competing financial interest information, a funding section, and each author's contribution in general terms.
References References must not exceed 5. References must follow Vancouver format. In-text citations must be numbered consecutively from 1, references must be listed in numerical order at the end, papers with up to six authors must list all authors, and papers with more than six authors must list the first six followed by et al.
Figures & Tables A maximum of 1 table or figure may be included. Figures must not be embedded within the text. Tables must be labelled sequentially and presented on their own page with a title, and figure legends must be brief, specific, and placed on a separate manuscript page after the References section.
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Brief Communication

Cover Letter Cover letter is required. Cover letter must provide the corresponding author's affiliation and contact information, explain the importance of the work and its suitability for the journal's readership, confirm the material is original research and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere, and include a Competing Interests statement.
Abstract Abstract must not be included for Brief Communication submissions.
Manuscript Main body text must not exceed 750 words, excluding tables or figures and references. The manuscript must document any use of a large language model in the Methods section or another suitable section if no Methods section is available.
References References are limited to a maximum of 5. References must follow Vancouver format. In-text citations must be numbered sequentially from 1, and the reference list must be double-spaced and arranged in numerical order of citation, listing all authors up to six and the first six followed by et al. for more than six.
Figures & Tables Brief Communication submissions may include a maximum of 1 table or figure. Figures must not be embedded within the text. Figure legends must be provided on a separate manuscript page after the References section, and each table must be presented on its own page, numbered, and titled.
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Recent Publications

Relationship between feeding milestones and comorbidities with the postnatal growth in preterm infants

Faith Bala, Enas Alshaikh, Sudarshan R. Jadcherla

10.1038/s41372-026-02744-4
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Equipping perinatal teams to practice climate-smart healthcare

Rasheda J Vereen, Kimberley Greeson, Melanie Leong, Mark X Cicero, Shetal I Shah, Heather L Brumberg

10.1038/s41372-026-02745-3
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Cryoprecipitate utilization in the neonatal intensive care unit: a single-center review

Ashley Stoeckel, Erin Soule-Albridge, Henry A. Feldman, Martha Sola-Visner, Patricia Davenport

10.1038/s41372-026-02740-8
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Therapeutic hypothermia and in-hospital mortality in 35-week infants with encephalopathy

Hany Aly, Hatem Eltaly, Farah A. Mohamed, Firas Saker, Ceyda Acun, Mohamed A. Mohamed

10.1038/s41372-026-02738-2
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Neonatal nurse practitioners’ perspective on fatigue, safety, and collaboration during 24-hour shifts in the neonatal intensive care unit

Meredith L. Farmer, Jacqueline Hoffman, Jessica Gomez, Christopher C. Imes, Tracey R. Bell

10.1038/s41372-026-02736-4
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

Submission to first editorial decision is 5 median days. Submission to acceptance is 119 median days.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required. It should include the affiliation and contact information for the corresponding author, explain the importance of the work and its relevance to the journal readership, confirm originality and exclusive submission, include previous reviewer comments if the manuscript was previously considered elsewhere, and include a Competing Interests statement.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: £3190.00/$5090.00/€4090.00, subject to VAT or local taxes where applicable. Traditional publishing model: no APC charges apply.

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Research Topics

Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Infant Development and Preterm Care Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Infant Nutrition and Health Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis Congenital Heart Disease Studies Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Neonatal and Maternal Infections Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Breastfeeding Practices and Influences Respiratory Support and Mechanisms Birth, Development, and Health Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Cardiovascular Conditions and Treatments Global Maternal and Child Health Pediatric Pain Management Techniques Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies Neonatal skin health care Child and Adolescent Health Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy

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