The Journal of Perinatal Education (JPE) is a leading peer-reviewed journal for childbirth educators. It provides evidence-based articles to enhance the knowledge of educators across various settings, including private practice, hospitals, and schools. JPE informs both educators and health professionals on research aimed at improving their practices and promoting safe, healthy births.
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Volume 34, Issue 1 – March 2025
In This Issue—The Value of Peer Review
Budin, Wendy C., PhD, RN-BC, LCCE, FACCE, FAAN
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Embracing Strength and Compassion: A Birth Journey
Gašpert, Tihana, RN, BSc, MSc, PhD(c)
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Survivors of Placenta Accreta: What Their Blogs Can Tell Us
Tatano Beck, Cheryl, CNM, DNSc, FAAN
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Postpartum Depression and the Disclosure Process
Lunsford, Kelsey, MA; Miller, Ann, PhD
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Childbirth Educators’ Attitudes Toward Implicit Bias and Intention to Self-Monitor Behavior
Newhouse-Bailey, Megan E., EdD, ICCE, CHES; Ayars, Candace L., PhD
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Preparation, Experience of Discrimination, and Birth Experience Among Women Birthing in Ohio
Jones Spurlock, Elizabeth A., PhD, RN; Pickler, Rita H., PhD, RN. FAAN; Nist, Marliese Dion, PhD, RNC-NIC
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Submit to the Journal
Submitting an article to a scholarly publication like The Journal for Perinatal Education is an important way to validate your expertise as a childbirth educator, especially if you are a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator (LCCE). Ready to submit your article for peer review, or not sure where to start? Visit the JPE homepage and navigate to the “Submit an Article” tab to review Author Guidelines, information about writing a manuscript, and more. All manuscripts should be submitted online using Editorial Manager.
Please send JPE inquiries to:
Wendy C. Budin, PhD, RN-BC, FAAN, LCCE, FACCE, Editor-in-Chief
The Journal of Perinatal Education
E-mail: wendy.budin@rutgers.edu
Phone: 973-972-9731
Thank You, JPE Reviewers!
Thank you to the community of childbirth educators who serve as the editorial board — and as reviewers — for JPE. We appreciate your commitment and expertise to ensuring the highest quality of content is published in this scholarly venue.
Cheryl Beck, DNSc, CNM, FAAN
School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, USA
Raymond De Vries, PhD
Bioethics Program, University of Michigan School of Medicine, USA
Susan Gennaro, RN, DSN, LCCE, FACCE, FAAN
William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, USA
Maureen Groer, PhD, RN, FAAN
College of Nursing, University of South Florida, USA
Pamela D. Hill, PhD, RN, FAAN
College of Nursing, University of Illinois at Chicago, USA
June Horowitz, PhD, RNCS, FAAN
William F. Connell School of Nursing, Boston College, USA
Linda Mayberry, PhD, RN, FAAN
College of Nursing, New York University, USA
Viola Polomeno, PhD, RN
School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Canada
Columnists
Barbara A. Hotelling, WHNP-BC, CD(DONA), LCCE
Family Medicine Center, University of North Carolina School of Medicine, USA
Nayna C. Philipsen, PhD, JD, RN, LCCE, FACCE
Attorney Helene Fuld School of Nursing, Coppin State University, USA
Interested in Becoming a Reviewer?
Contact Editor-in-Chief Wendy C. Budin.