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Seminars in Perinatology

Seminars in Perinatology publishes authoritative and comprehensive reviews on single topics of interest to professionals caring for the mother, fetus, and newborn. Its readership includes perinatologists, obstetricians, pediatricians, epidemiologists, students, and related professionals, with emphasis on new developments that directly affect practice.

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Subject Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics

Impact Factor 3.2

Quartile Q1

Open Access Type Hybrid

ISSN 0146-0005

eISSN 1558-075X

Invitation Only Yes

Cost Range USD 4490 APC for open access articles; no open access publication fee for subscription publication.

Submission Instructions

Seminars in Perinatology is an invitation-only journal. Submissions are accepted by invitation from the editorial board only. The following article types are accepted:

Reviews

Cover Letter A cover letter is required with the submission. The cover letter should briefly state the study’s aim and main findings, explain fit with the journal’s scope, and emphasize novelty and broader implications.

Abstract An abstract is required. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract should be unstructured and able to stand alone.

Manuscript Manuscript should be divided into clearly defined and numbered sections. The submission must include 1 to 7 English keywords, and if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation an AI declaration must appear in a new section before the references list.

References References must be cited in the text using numbers in square brackets. References must be numbered in order of appearance and include applicable bibliographic details, with journal names abbreviated according to LTWA.

Figures & Tables Figures must be uploaded as separate files, while tables must be submitted as editable text. Tables must be cited in the text, numbered consecutively, and include captions, and all artwork must be cited in the text, numbered in order, and accompanied by captions.

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Recent Publications

10.1053/s0146-0005(26)00050-9

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MDRO infections in the NICU- The international perspective

Dhanya Dharmapalan, Nupur Sinha

10.1016/j.semperi.2026.152257

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Neonatal early-onset sepsis: A changing paradigm of pathogens and high-risk cohorts

Noa Fleiss, Matthew J. Bizzarro

10.1016/j.semperi.2026.152248

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Fortifying the future: updates in knowledge and practice principles of human milk fortification

Stephanie Q. Zhang, Fernando R. Moya, Sarah N. Taylor

10.1016/j.semperi.2026.152247

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Candida auris in the neonatal intensive care unit

Nathan L’Etoile, Thomas S. Murray

10.1016/j.semperi.2026.152249

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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

46 days from submission to acceptance; 10 days from acceptance to online publication.

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Is a cover letter required?

A cover letter is required with submission. It should be short, focused, explain the study's aim and main findings, describe fit with the journal’s aim and scope, emphasize novelty and broader implications, and acknowledge an invitation if applicable.

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What are the publication costs?

Open access APC: USD 4490 excluding taxes for all articles. Subscription publication has no open access publication fee.

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Research Topics

Neonatal Respiratory Health Research Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Infant Development and Preterm Care Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Neonatal and fetal brain pathology Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions Prenatal Screening and Diagnostics Maternal and fetal healthcare Birth, Development, and Health Preterm Birth and Chorioamnionitis Neuroscience of respiration and sleep Assisted Reproductive Technology and Twin Pregnancy Diverse Scientific and Economic Studies Infant Nutrition and Health Congenital Heart Disease Studies Neonatal Health and Biochemistry Human auditory perception and evaluation Global Maternal and Child Health Ferroelectric and Negative Capacitance Devices Cardiovascular Issues in Pregnancy Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare Pregnancy-related medical research Gestational Diabetes Research and Management Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum Legal case studies and regulations