Focus and Scope
Overview
The Journal of Midwifery, Maternal and Reproductive Health Studies (J2MR) is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to disseminating original research, literature reviews, case studies, and evidence-based innovations in midwifery, maternal health, and reproductive health. J2MR welcomes contributions from midwives, obstetricians, nurses, public health researchers, and allied health professionals whose work advances knowledge and practice across the reproductive life course.
J2MR accepts original research articles, systematic and literature reviews, case studies/case reports, and evidence-based practice innovations, provided the manuscript falls within the scope areas outlined below.
Journal Scope
Antenatal Care (ANC)
- Normal and high-risk pregnancy care
- Early detection and management of pregnancy complications
- Maternal nutrition during pregnancy
- Mental health during pregnancy
- Health education for pregnant women
- Digital technology and tele-midwifery in ANC
Intrapartum Care
- Normal labor and delivery care
- Prevention and management of labor complications
- Non-pharmacological pain management
- Evidence-based intrapartum practice
- Continuity of midwifery care models
Postnatal Care (PNC)
- Physical and psychological recovery of postpartum mothers
- Lactation management
- Postpartum complications
- Postnatal education and maternal self-care
- Family support during the postnatal period
Neonatal, Infant, and Child Health
- Normal newborn care
- Early detection of neonatal abnormalities
- Infant and child growth and development monitoring
- Immunization
- Prevention of neonatal morbidity and mortality
Reproductive Health
- Adolescent reproductive health
- Pre-marital counseling and reproductive health education
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including HIV/AIDS
- Gender- and culture-based reproductive health issues
- Fertility and reproductive life planning
- Reproductive health promotion and prevention programs
Family Planning
- Effectiveness and safety of contraceptive methods
- Community-based family planning services
- Fertility and pregnancy planning
- Midwifery-based family planning counseling
Women's Health Across the Life Cycle
- Health in the pre-reproductive, reproductive, and menopausal periods
- Prevention and early screening of cervical and breast cancer
- Reproductive tract hygiene and self-care
- Women's mental health and psychosocial well-being
Midwifery Service Management and Practice
- Quality of care and patient safety in midwifery services
- Ethical and legal aspects of midwifery practice
- Independent and collaborative midwifery practice models
- Leadership and clinical decision-making in midwifery services
Community Midwifery
- Community-based maternal and reproductive health promotion
- Midwife-community partnership models
- Community-level interventions for maternal and child health
Midwifery Research, Education, and Innovation
- Digital health and technology in midwifery practice
- Innovation in midwifery devices and clinical tools
- Complementary and holistic therapies in midwifery and maternal care
- Evidence-based midwifery practice
- Midwifery education and curriculum development
Accepted Article Types
J2MR considers the following types of manuscripts for publication, provided they fall within the scope areas listed above:
- Original Research Articles — quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods studies in midwifery, maternal, and reproductive health.
- Systematic and Literature Reviews — critical syntheses of evidence relevant to midwifery practice and policy.
- Case Studies and Case Reports — clinically significant cases with implications for midwifery and maternal-reproductive health practice.
- Evidence-Based Practice Innovations — descriptions and evaluations of new tools, interventions, or care models grounded in scientific evidence.
Advancing Evidence-Based Midwifery and Reproductive Health Care
Journal of Midwifery, Maternal and Reproductive Health Studies
