Journal of Perinatology provides all members of the perinatal/neonatal health care team with information pertinent to improving maternal, fetal and neonatal care. The scope of the journal reflects the multidisciplinary nature of the subject; its coverage includes maternal and fetal medicine, the neonatal period, and the follow-up of the infant and child. Journal of Perinatology publishes original articles, clinical reviews and research reports which embrace the full scope of the specialty - clinical, professional, political, administrative and educational aspects.